N125 Exam 2 pt2
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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between S1 and S2 heart sounds?

  • S2 is louder than S1 at all areas of auscultation.
  • S1 and S2 are equally loud at all areas of auscultation.
  • S1 is louder than S2 at the aortic and pulmonic areas, while S2 is louder than S1 at the tricuspid and mitral areas. (correct)
  • S1 is louder than S2 at all areas of auscultation.
  • Which of the following is the correct sequence for auscultating heart sounds?

  • Mitral → tricuspid → Erb's point → aortic → pulmonic
  • Aortic → pulmonic → Erb's point → tricuspid → mitral (correct)
  • Aortic → pulmonic → Erb's point → mitral → tricuspid
  • Tricuspid → mitral → Erb's point → pulmonic → aortic
  • Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a bruit?

  • A lifting sensation on one side of the chest due to an enlarged left ventricle.
  • Turbulence (rapid blood flow) heard inside the heart.
  • Turbulence (rapid blood flow) heard outside the heart. (correct)
  • A heavier turbulence heard inside the heart, indicating a murmur grade of 4+.
  • What is the most accurate interpretation of a pitting edema grading of 3+?

    <p>6mm indentation that persists for less than 1 minute, with visible swelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate formula for calculating Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?

    <p>$2(\text{diastolic}) + \text{systolic})/3$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of an Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) value between 0.4 and 0.3?

    <p>Severe PAD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate description of a pulse deficit?

    <p>The difference between the apical and radial pulse rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate description of the S3 heart sound?

    <p>A ventricular gallop indicative of rapid filling and an over-filling problem, which is pathologic in conditions like congestive heart failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate description of the primary interventions for heart health?

    <p>Health promotion through routine BP/cholesterol screenings, exercise, low-fat diet, and smoking cessation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the most accurate description of the symptoms associated with left-sided heart failure?

    <p>Crackles, frothy pink sputum, dyspnea, and orthopnea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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