Heart

Question 1

Describe the borders of the heart

Answer 1

Right border:
Right 3CC 1cm from sternal border to right 6CC 1cm from sternal border
Inferior border: Right 6th CC to left 5th ICS at MAL
Left border:
2ICS 2.5cm from sternal border
to 5ICS medial to MCL
Superior border: left 2nd CC to right 3CC

Question 2

How would you palpate the apex beat?

Answer 2

Identify sternal angle and palpate left 2nd rib to 5th rib
Go to 5th intercostal space at MCL
Start laterally from MAL and go towards MCL

Use index-ring finger and align middle ringer with 5th intercostal space

Question 3

Describe the surface markings of the right internal jugular vein

Answer 3

Note: ASK PATIENT TO TURN HEAD TO CORRECT SIDE

IJV runs lateral to right common carotid artery, from SCJ to lobe of right ear