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

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