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What is the correct order of electrical events in the cardiac conduction system?
Which leads are considered standard limb leads?
What does the right leg electrode do in an ECG setup?
What is the significance of Einthoven's triangle in ECG interpretation?
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What mathematical relationship exists among standard limb leads?
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Which waves and segments correlate with ventricular depolarisation on an ECG?
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How do limb leads differ in terms of detecting electrical activity?
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What specifically characterizes augmented unipolar limb leads in ECG?
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What is the position for the V1 chest electrode?
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Which chest lead is located at the horizontal level with V4 at the anterior axillary line?
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What is the function of Wilson's central terminal in chest leads?
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Which of the following is true regarding all chest electrodes?
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Which lead is placed at the 5th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line?
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What is the standard position for the V3 chest electrode?
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Which lead records electrical activity from a point above the left leg?
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Which lead is placed at the 4th intercostal space, left sternal edge?
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Study Notes
Cardiac Conduction System
- Sequence of electrical events in the heart includes: atrial depolarization, AV nodal depolarization, ventricular depolarization, and ventricular repolarization.
- ECG waves representing these events: P wave (atrial depolarization), PR segment (AV nodal delay), QRS complex (ventricular depolarization), T wave (ventricular repolarization).
ECG Lead Theory
- Standard limb electrodes are placed as follows:
- Red on right arm
- Yellow on left arm
- Green on left leg
- Black on right leg
- Limb electrodes form an equilateral triangle (Einthoven's triangle) with the heart at its center.
Standard Limb Leads
- The ‘standard’ limb leads are labeled as I, II, and III, providing essential electrical activity views of the heart.
Augmented Unipolar Limb Leads
- Additional limb leads include aVR, aVL, and aVF, enhancing the electrical activity recording capabilities.
Hexaxial Reference System
- Limb leads are mathematically interconnected; knowledge of any two leads allows calculation of others.
- Example calculations include:
- Lead I = VLA - VRA
- Lead II = VLL - VRA
Electrical Activity Orientation
- ECG appearances vary based on the lead’s orientation relative to the direction of cardiac electrical current flow.
Right Leg Electrode
- Used to reduce electrical interference, not as an earth electrode, and can be placed flexibly.
Orientation of Limb and Chest Leads
- Limb leads record electrical activity in the frontal plane (right/left and up/down).
- Chest leads are necessary for recording in the transverse plane.
Standard Chest Electrode Positions
- V1: 4th intercostal space at right sternal edge
- V2: 4th intercostal space at left sternal edge
- V3: Midway between V2 and V4
- V4: 5th intercostal space on the mid-clavicular line
- V5: Anterior axillary line, horizontal to V4
- V6: Mid-axillary line, horizontal to V4
Wilson’s Central Terminal
- The negative pole for chest leads is created by electrically combining the three limb electrodes.
Chest Leads Configuration
- All chest electrodes serve as positive poles.
- Standard chest lead arrangement involves positioning relative to other anatomical landmarks, including the sternum and spine.
12-Lead ECG Format
- A typical 12-lead ECG comprises both limb leads and chest leads, crucial for comprehensive cardiac assessment and interpretation.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the essential concepts of ECG interpretation as part of the Diploma in ECG course. It covers the cardiac conduction system, the relationship between electrical events, and the components of the ECG such as the P wave, QRS complex, and T wave. Test your knowledge and understanding of these critical topics in cardiac health.
