Certified Cardiovascular Technician Practice Exam

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For an ECG, which extremity is considered the ground lead?

Left arm
Left leg
Right arm
Right leg

The correct answer is: Right leg

In an ECG (electrocardiogram), the right leg is designated as the ground lead. The role of the ground lead is to provide a stable reference point against which the electrical activity of the heart is measured. This helps to reduce electrical interference from other sources, ensuring that the recorded heart signals are as clear and accurate as possible. The right leg serves as a neutral point, minimizing the impact of extraneous electrical noise that could otherwise lead to misinterpretation of the heart's electrical signals. By grounding the ECG in this manner, the technician can focus more accurately on the heart’s activity represented through the other leads. Other extremities, while important in the configuration of the ECG leads, do not serve this specific grounding function. For instance, the left arm, right arm, and left leg are active leads that actually record the heart's electrical activity from different angles, which is essential for creating a complete picture of the heart's functioning.