Which of the following axis placements represents right-axis deviation?

a. +60
b. +90
c. +120
d. +190


ANS: C
Normally, the mean QRS axis (vector) points leftward (patient's left) and downward, between 0 and +90 degrees in the frontal plane (Figure 18-7).

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