Comprehensive Flashcards
(55 cards)
Aortic valve
2nd IC space R sternal border
Pulmonic valve
2nd IC space left sternal border
Where is Erb’s point and what is its significance?
3rd IC space left sternal border…..pulmonic murmurs best heard here
Tricuspid valve
4th/5th IC space left sternal border
Mitral valve
5th IC space, left midclavicular
Describe chest lead placements
V1 = 4th IC space R sternal border V2 = 4th IC space L sternal border V3 = diagonal between V2 and V4 (find V4 first) V4 = 5th IC space, midclavicular line V5 = level with V4, anterior axillary line V6 = level with V4 and V5, midaxillary line
Lateral leads
1 and AVL
Inferior leads
2, 3, and AVF
Numbers to know for EKG rhythm
300, 150, 100, 75, 60, 50
Ischemia =
ST Segment Depression OR inverted T wave
Acute MI =
ST Segment elevation
Locations to auscultate on anterior chest wall
1st IC space, medial 1/3 of clavicle
5th IC space, mid-clavicular
6th IC space, anterior axillary
Locations to auscultate on posterior chest wall
Just above spine of scapula (T3)
Mid scapula (T6)
Tip of scapula-medially (T9)
Tip of scapula-laterally (T9)
Upper lobes apical segments
Slump against pillow
Clap between clavicle and scapula
Upper lobes posterior segments
Lean over pillow
Clap over upper back
Upper lobes anterior segments
Supine table flat. Pillows under knees, knees flexed
Clap between clavicle and nipple
Right middle lobe
Bed elevated 16 inches
Turn rotated 1/4 backwards and knees flexed. Pillow behind patient to help with this
Clap over right nipple area
Left upper lobe lingular segments
Bed elevated 16 inches
Turn 1/4 backwards and knees flexed. Pillow behind patient.
Clap over left nipple area
Lower lobes lateral basal segments
Bed elevated 20 inches
Turn 1/4 upwards with upper knee flexed and pillow between knees. Top arm flexed overhead
Clap over lower ribs
Lower lobes posterior basal segments
Bed elevated 20 inches
Lie on stomach with pillow under hip
Clap over lower ribs close to spine on each side
Lower lobes anterior basal segments
Bed elevated 20 inches
Lying on side with top knee flexed and pillow between the knees
Clap over lower ribs
Lower lobes superior segments
Bed flat and 2 pillows under hips
Clap over middle of back at tip of scapula
Where should limb leads be placed
Right arm
Left leg
Left arm
Breath sound commonly heard in COPD
wheezes