Chest

Question 1

What should you check for on a chest - Respiratory

Answer 1

IPAP
Scars
Barrel chest
Hoovers sign

Question 2

What should you check for on a chest - Cardiovascular

Answer 2

Scars
Heart sounds?

Question 3

What should you check for on a chest - abdo

Answer 3

Jaundice
Palpable Virchow’s node
Spider Nevi

Question 4

Where do ECG dots go?

Answer 4

V1 and V2 = left and right side of the sternum, 4th intercostal space
V4 = 5th intercostal space, mid clavicular line
V3 = in between 2 and 4
V6 = mid axillary, 5th intercostal space
V5 = anterior axillary, or between 4 and 6

Question 5

What heart sounds should be listened to?

Answer 5

S1 - mitral and tricuspid valves closing (start of ventricular systole)
S2 - aortic and pulmonary valves closing (end of ventricular systole)

Question 6

Where is S1 best heard?

Answer 6

Apex of the heart - normally 5th intercostal midlavicular line

Question 7

Where is S2 best heard?

Answer 7

Base of the heart - right / left of the 2 nd intercostal space