Auscultation and mediastinum Flashcards
1
Q
Position of the pulmonary valve and auscultation point
A
auscultation point:2nd intercostal space on the left sternal edge
- left side of the sternum opposite the left third intercostal junction
2
Q
Position of the aortic and auscultation point
A
auscultation point: 2nd intercostal space on the right sternal edge
- behind the sternum opposite 3rd intercostal space
3
Q
Position of the tricuspid and auscultation point
A
auscultation point: on the left 4th or 5th intercostal space
- behind the sternum opposite 4-5th intercostal junction
4
Q
Position of the bicuspid (mitral) and auscultation point
A
auscultation point: 5 intercostal space in the mid clavicular line
- left of the 4th intercostal junction
5
Q
what are the divisions of the mediastinum
A
superior inferior - anterior - middle - posterior
