When Recording Lead III on an Electrocardiogram, Where Are the Negative

question 1

Multiple Choice

When recording lead III on an electrocardiogram, where are the negative electrode(s) placed?

• A)Left arm
• B)Left leg
• C)Right leg
• D)Left arm and left leg
• E)Right arm and left leg

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Definitions:

Occlusion

The blockage or closing of a blood vessel or hollow organ, which can lead to various health issues depending on the location of the blockage.

Atherosclerosis

Fatty degeneration of the walls of the arteries.

Myocardial Infarction

A medical condition commonly known as a heart attack, occurring when blood flow to the heart is severely reduced or stopped, causing tissue damage.

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

A medical term for a stroke, an event leading to brain damage caused by a change in the brain's blood flow or the rupture of blood vessels.