Basic information Flashcards
1
Q
Middle lobe boundary (superior)
A
Right lung:
Horizontal fissure … rib 4 => crosses rib 5 in the midaxillary space (then soon after merges with Oblique fissure)
2
Q
Middle lobe boundary (inferior)
A
Right lung:
Oblique fissure … rib 6 => crosses the 5th intercostal space at the midaxillary line (then soon after merges with Horizontal fissure) => T4
3
Q
Ideal blood pressure range, and what indicates problematic hypertension
A
120/80 - 90/60, if diastolic over 100 (High BP: 140/90)
4
Q
Why Px presents “dizziness” when auscultate (big breath in & out through the mouth)?
A
hyperventilation => decrease CO2 = lightheaded
