ZoologyTo obtain a standard ECG, a patient is connected to the machine with three electrical leads, except at

To obtain a standard ECG, a patient is connected to the machine with three electrical leads, except at

A
right wrist
B
left wrist
C
right ankle
D
left ankle

Solution:

To obtain a standard ECG, a patient is connected to the machine with three electrical leads (one to each wrist and to the left ankle) that continuously monitor the heart activity. For a detailed evaluation of the heart’s function, multiple leads are attached to the chest region.