ECG

Question 1

Introduction

Answer 1

Clean hands
Introduction
Check name and DOB/age
Explanation and gain consent
Talk about measuring the heartbeat and reassure that they won't feel anything during the test

Question 2

Limb leads

Answer 2

RED - RIGHT ARM
YELLOW - LEFT ARM
GREEN - LEFT LEG
BLACK - RIGHT LEG

Question 3

Chest leads

Answer 3

V1 - 4th intercostal space right sternal edge
V2 - 4th intercostal space left sternal edge
V3 - midway between V2 and V4
V4 - 5th intercostal space midclavicular line
V5 - midway between V4 and V6
V6 - same horizontal level as V4, midaxillary line

Question 4

ARI BAR

Answer 4

electrical Activity?
Rate?
Irregular or regular?
Broad or narrow QRS?
Atrial activity?
Relationship between atrial and ventricular activity?

Question 5

Rate calculation?

Answer 5

QRS complexes in 30 large squares = 6 secs

Multiply by 10