Question

A 75 year old retired publisher presents for a routine checkup. He has a history of class III congestive heart failure, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. He is doing well and is taking his medications as prescribed. On exam what would you expect to find?

a) PMI in 5th interspace, midclavicular line, 8cm lateral to the midsternal line
b) PMI in the 5th interspace, anterior axillary line
c) PMI in the 3rd interspace, midclavicular line
d) PMI in the 8th interspace, anterior axillary line

Answer 1

Answer is B.PMI in the 5th interspace, anterior axillary line.

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Step-by-step explanation:

A 75 year old retired publisher presents for a routine checkup. He has a history of class III congestive heart failure, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. He is doing well and is taking his medications as prescribed. On exam you expect to find:

PMI in the 5th interspace, anterior axillary line.