When Assessing the 12-Lead Electrocardiogram (ECG)or a Rhythm Strip,it Is

question 31

Multiple Choice

When assessing the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) or a rhythm strip,it is helpful to understand that the electrical activity is viewed in relation to the positive electrode of that particular lead.When an electrical signal is aimed directly at the positive electrode,the inflection will be:

• A) negative.
• B) upside down.
• C) upright.
• D) equally positive and negative.

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