10 Questions
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between S1 and S2 heart sounds?
S1 is louder than S2 at the aortic and pulmonic areas, while S2 is louder than S1 at the tricuspid and mitral areas.
Which of the following is the correct sequence for auscultating heart sounds?
Aortic → pulmonic → Erb's point → tricuspid → mitral
Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a bruit?
Turbulence (rapid blood flow) heard outside the heart.
What is the most accurate interpretation of a pitting edema grading of 3+?
6mm indentation that persists for less than 1 minute, with visible swelling.
Which of the following is the most accurate formula for calculating Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)?
$2(\text{diastolic}) + \text{systolic})/3$
Which of the following is the most accurate interpretation of an Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) value between 0.4 and 0.3?
Severe PAD
Which of the following is the most accurate description of a pulse deficit?
The difference between the apical and radial pulse rates.
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the S3 heart sound?
A ventricular gallop indicative of rapid filling and an over-filling problem, which is pathologic in conditions like congestive heart failure.
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the primary interventions for heart health?
Health promotion through routine BP/cholesterol screenings, exercise, low-fat diet, and smoking cessation.
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the symptoms associated with left-sided heart failure?
Crackles, frothy pink sputum, dyspnea, and orthopnea.
Learn about the steps involved in a cardiac assessment, including inspection, palpation, and auscultation, as well as the subjective and objective data gathered during the assessment. Understand the different areas of the heart where sounds are heard loudest and the type of information collected during the assessment process.
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