Lung and Thorax Anatomy Test

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Where is the triangle of safety located for chest tube insertion?

At the level of the 5th intercostal space

Formed by the lateral border of the pectoralis major anteriorly, lateral border of the latissimus dorsi posteriorly, and nipple line inferiorly (correct)

At the level of the 3rd intercostal space

At the level of the 4th intercostal space

Where is the sternal angle (angle of louis) located?

At the level of the 2nd intercostal space

At the level of the 6th intercostal space

5 cm inferior to the sternal notch (correct)

At the level of the 4th intercostal space

Where is the t4 landmark located on a chest x-ray?

2nd intercostal space

6th intercostal space

Lower margin of an endotracheal tube (correct)

4th intercostal space

Where is the 2nd intercostal space landmark used for needle insertion for tension pneumothorax located?

<p>At the level of the 2nd rib</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the t7-t8 space landmark used for needle insertion for thoracentesis located?

<p>Superior to the 8th rib</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lung and Thorax Anatomy Test

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Where is the triangle of safety located for chest tube insertion?

Where is the sternal angle (angle of louis) located?

Where is the t4 landmark located on a chest x-ray?

Where is the 2nd intercostal space landmark used for needle insertion for tension pneumothorax located?

Where is the t7-t8 space landmark used for needle insertion for thoracentesis located?

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