Mastering 3 Lead ECG

What is 3 lead ECG for?

• Just for fun

• Continuous monitoring of the patient’s heart

• We don’t need it

• I don’t know

What does LA stand for?

• Left Arm

• Leg Arm

• Left alarm

• None of the above

What does RA stand for?

• Right alarm

• Right Arm

• Right Auntie

• All of the above

What does LL stand for?

• left lower

• Left lumbar

• Left leg

• left ligament

How many electrodes sticker do you need for a 3 Lead ECG?

• 5

• 12

• 3

• As many as you want

What does ECG stand for?

• Electrocardiogram

• Electro cardiac gold

• Electric cardiac greatness

• It does not stand for anything

Should you remove the electrode stickers from the patient after use?

• Yes, always

• No, the patient should remove it

• No, why should I?

• Maybe

What information can a 3 lead ECG provide?

• Heart rhythm and rate

• Blood Pressure reading

• Oxygen saturation rhythm

• Temperature

Where should the right arm (RA) lead be placed?

• Right elbow

• Near right shoulder, below right clavicle (collarbone)

• Right side of the bellybutton

• Right cheek

What are the standard colours for leads in a 3 lead ECG?

• White – RA, Black – LA, Red - LL

• Red – RA, Green – LA, Black – LL

• White – LA, Black – LL, Green – RL

• Black – RA, Red – LA, White – LL