Patient Care Technician (PCT) AAH Practice Exam

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Which leads provide a view of the anterior portion of the heart?

V1 and V2
V3 and V4
V5 and V6
II and III

The correct answer is: V3 and V4

The leads that provide a view of the anterior portion of the heart are V3 and V4. These leads are positioned over the left side of the chest and are specifically placed to capture electrical activity in the anterior wall of the left ventricle. This area is primarily supplied by the left anterior descending artery, making it crucial for diagnosing conditions related to the anterior wall. Leads V1 and V2 are more focused on the septal area, capturing electrical impulses from the interventricular septum rather than the anterior wall. Leads V5 and V6 are positioned laterally and provide a view of the lateral wall of the left ventricle, while leads II and III are part of the limb leads and typically look at the inferior wall of the heart. Thus, V3 and V4 are the designated leads for assessing the anterior aspects of cardiac activity.