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The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child after open-heart surgery.When assessing the patient,the nurse notes that the position of the leads may be different in the pediatric population.Which lead placement explains this special consideration?
A) The position of the green lead can be changed to mirror one of the precordial lead positions.
B) The standard placement for V1 is at the fifth intercostal space,right sternal border.
C) The standard placement for V1 is at the fourth intercostal space,left sternal border.
D) In general,mechanisms of dysrhythmias are the same in children as they are in adults.
Pediatric Population
Refers to the segment of the population that is composed of children, typically ranging from birth to 18 years of age.
Open-Heart Surgery
A type of surgery where the chest is opened and surgery is performed on the muscles, valves, or arteries of the heart.
Lead Placement
The process of positioning electrodes or cardiac leads in specific areas of the body to monitor electrical activity or to deliver pacing therapy.
- Detect and rectify erroneous electrode placements and methods.
- Detect and correctly manage common and major cardiac rhythms.
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Learning Objectives
- Detect and rectify erroneous electrode placements and methods.
- Detect and correctly manage common and major cardiac rhythms.
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