ECG Basics for General Practitioners

By measuring the intensity of the color

By observing the rate of color change

By matching the strip color to a reference chart (correct)

By counting the number of colors present

Sitting with the arm below the level of the heart

Lying down with the arm raised above the head

Standing with the arm hanging down

Seated comfortably with the arm at heart level (correct)

On the patient's wrist

2-3 cm above the elbow, aligned with the brachial artery (correct)

On the patient's thigh

Directly over the elbow joint

<p>The first appearance of Korotkoff sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A third measurement may be necessary</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the arms compared to the legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The disappearance of Korotkoff sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers