EKG AcquisitionQuestion 37 of 100
A technician has correctly placed V1. Where does the V2 electrode go?
a.Directly below V1 in the fifth intercostal space
b.Midway between V1 and V4
c.Fourth intercostal space, left sternal border
d.Fifth intercostal space, left anterior axillary line
Explanation
V2 is placed in the fourth intercostal space at the left sternal border, directly across the sternum from V1. The electrode placed midway between V2 and V4 is V3, and V3 is always positioned after V4 is located. The fifth space at the left anterior axillary line is V5.
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