Free AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Practice Question

A patient arrives for an ECG and you are responsible for setting up the equipment. You notice that the lead wires are not labeled. Based on the universal lead positioning, where should you place the V4 electrode?

  • At the fifth intercostal space, at the midclavicular line

  • At the fourth intercostal space, to the left of the sternum

  • On the fifth intercostal space, in line with the midaxillary line

  • On the fifth intercostal space, aligning with the anterior axillary line

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AAMA Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / 
Clinical Competency
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