Basic information

Question 1

Middle lobe boundary (superior)

Answer 1

Right lung:

Horizontal fissure … rib 4 => crosses rib 5 in the midaxillary space (then soon after merges with Oblique fissure)

Question 2

Middle lobe boundary (inferior)

Answer 2

Right lung:
Oblique fissure … rib 6 => crosses the 5th intercostal space at the midaxillary line (then soon after merges with Horizontal fissure) => T4

Question 3

Ideal blood pressure range, and what indicates problematic hypertension

Answer 3

120/80 - 90/60, if diastolic over 100 (High BP: 140/90)

Question 4

Why Px presents “dizziness” when auscultate (big breath in & out through the mouth)?

Answer 4

hyperventilation => decrease CO2 = lightheaded