Thoracic landmarks Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Maryville NURS 612 Exam 2 (2023/2024) Already Passed inspect the chest without clothes on; 1st assess shape and size; 2nd check for symmetry; 3rd thoracic landmarks; 4th color of skin; 5th check for supernumerary nipples; 6th superficial venous patterns; and 7th observe for rib prominence thoracic landmarks midline trachea, costal angle, angle of ribs, intercostal spaces, suprasternal notch symmetry of chest thoracic expansion at costal angle, w/o use of accessory muscles hx questions for cc ...

what does CALIPER stand for? - collimation, artifacts, landmarks, identification, positioning, exposure techniques, radiographic presentation key rule for oblique skull images - whichever the beam enters first (maxillary or mandible) is the one that is isolated 4 transducer maneuvers - sliding, fanning, pointing/ rolling, rotating 4 steps of patient preparation before an ultrasound - clip, acoustic coupling gel, full bladder, empty stomach spleen is more __________ liver is more _________...

Sonosim Spine Mastery Questions and Answers Graded A+ Each intervertebral disc consists of an internal nucleus pulposus and an external annulus fibrosus. A. True The extrinsic back muscles have a role in respiratory mechanics (breathing). A. True The intertransverse ligaments serve as important anatomic landmarks for image-guided pararadicular injections. A. True The lumbar transverse processes are best seen using a parasagittal approach. A. True The spinal cord resides immed...

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inspect the chest - without clothes on; 1st assess shape and size; 2nd check for symmetry; 3rd thoracic landmarks; 4th color of skin; 5th check for supernumerary nipples; 6th superficial venous patterns; and 7th observe for rib prominence thoracic landmarks - midline trachea, costal angle, angle of ribs, intercostal spaces, suprasternal notch symmetry of chest - thoracic expansion at costal angle, w/o use of accessory muscles hx questions for cc of resp issue - What is the nature of your c...

3 parts of source of history for health history sequence - record, judge, note 4 parts of objective data - inspection palpation percussion auscultation a cycle in which respirations gradually wax and wane in a regular pattern, increasing in rate and depth and then decreasing. breathing periods last 30 to 45 sec with periods of apnea - cheyne stokes a highly personal experience, depending on cultural learning, the meaning of the situation, and other factors unique to the person - pain Age, ...

inspect the chest without clothes on; 1st assess shape and size; 2nd check for symmetry; 3rd thoracic landmarks; 4th color of skin; 5th check for supernumerary nipples; 6th superficial venous patterns; and 7th observe for rib prominence thoracic landmarks midline trachea, costal angle, angle of ribs, intercostal spaces, suprasternal notch symmetry of chest thoracic expansion at costal angle, w/o use of accessory muscles hx questions for cc of resp issue What is the natur...

Bontrager Chapter 2 Workbook Guaranteed Success Summary of Thoracic Anatomy and Radiographic Principles 1. Components of the Bony Thorax: - (A) Sternum - (B) Clavicles - (C) Scapulae - (D) Ribs - (E) Thoracic vertebrae 2. Landmarks for Central Ray Location: - (A) Vertebra prominens (spinous process on the seventh cervical vertebra, C7) - (B) Jugular notch (upper portion of the sternum) 3. Divisions of the Respiratory System: ️ Pharynx, Trachea, Bronchi, Lungs 4. Anatomi...

An organized physical examination of the thorax Comprised of four steps ANS I: Inspection P: Palpation P: Percussion A: Auscultation Based on a working knowledge of thoracic anatomy and landmarks Important when ANS Performing EKG's Assisting with Thoracentesis Chest tubes Assessing/interpreting chest x-rays Anatomic landmarks Anatomy refresher The thorax can be divided into anatomic locations based on ANS imaginary lines

NR 302 Cardiac Diagnosis Questions and Answers 2023/2024 Anterior thoracic cage - Answer landmarks include: -clavicle -suprasternal notch: u-shaped depression above sternum -manubrium of sternum -2nd intercostal space -sternal angle: angle of louis at 2nd ICS; where trachea bifurcates -costal cartilage -body of sternum -costochondral junction -dome of the diaphragm -xiphoid process 7th intercostal space -costal angle: angle between ribs at bottom; 90 degrees -costal margin ...