Why Are Lead II or a Modified Chest Lead the Preferred

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why are lead II or a modified chest lead the preferred leads for continuous cardiac monitoring?

• A)The electrodes for these leads can be placed in inconspicuous areas on the patient's chest.
• B)The electrodes for these leads are easiest and fastest to apply.
• C)These leads provide the best ability to view the T wave.
• D)These leads provide the best ability to view the P wave.

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Definitions:

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An instrument used to measure properties of light over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, commonly used in analytical chemistry for identifying substances.

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Simple Cuboidal Cells

A type of epithelial cell that is cube-shaped and forms the lining of various glands and ducts, playing a role in secretion and absorption.

Proximal Tubule

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