Questions and Answers
Match the heart sound auscultation areas with their corresponding locations:
B. Tricuspid = Fourth intercostal space, right sternal border A. Aortic = Right second intercostal space D. Mitral = Fifth intercostal space, mid-clavicular line C. Pulmonary = Second intercostal space, left sternal border
The displayed graph shows trunk lean in obese patients. According to this graph, which of the following statements best describes the relationship between trunk lean and waist circumference?
strong negative relationship
Study Notes
Heart Sound Auscultation Areas and Locations
- There are four heart sound auscultation areas:
- Mitral area: located at the 5th intercostal space in the mid-clavicular line
- Aortic area: located at the 2nd intercostal space in the right sternal border
- Pulmonary area: located at the 2nd intercostal space in the left sternal border
- Tricuspid area: located at the 4th intercostal space in the left sternal border
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