Cardiac Examination: Anatomy and Cycle

Which of the following landmarks corresponds to the tricuspid valve?

During which phase of the cardiac cycle are the mitral and tricuspid (AV) valves open?

During which phase of the cardiac cycle are the aortic and pulmonic (semilunar) valves open?

Which of the following is a sign of chronic heart conditions according to the text?

Where is the pulmonic focus located according to the text?

During which phase of the cardiac cycle are the mitral and tricuspid (AV) valves closed?

Where is the mitral valve focus located according to the text?

What is the primary purpose of palpating the apical impulse?

What is the normal heart rate range for adults and children over 10 years old?

What is the primary cause of a physiologic split in the second heart sound (S2)?

Which maneuver can be used to accentuate aortic murmurs?

Which maneuver can be used to accentuate mitral murmurs?

What is the primary cause of the second heart sound (S2)?

What is the primary determinant of the relative loudness of the A2 and P2 components of S2?

What is the main purpose of listening to heart sounds during a physical examination?

What is the primary cause of a physiologic split in the second heart sound (S2) during inspiration?

Which of the following is NOT a sign of underlying heart failure according to the text?

Which genetic syndrome is associated with cardiac conditions according to the text?

What is the medical term for 'tin toenails' described in the text?

Where is the Apical Impulse normally visible?

What is the purpose of using tangential light when inspecting the Apical Impulse?

What is the purpose of palpating the precordium from the right side with the patient supine and the upper trunk elevated 30 degrees?

What can cause abnormal cardiac impulses?

Which cardiac abnormality may cause a Parasternal Lift according to the text?

What is the primary cause of a Heave in terms of cardiac conditions?

Which maneuver is used to detect thrills, lifts, and heaves on the precordium according to the text?

In which position should the patient be for palpation of the Precordium according to the text?

What does the Apical Impulse represent in terms of heart activity?

Which cardiac condition may produce an Abnormal Parasternal Lift according to the text?

What is the primary cause of a Thrill when palpating the precordium?

What is the primary determinant of the relative loudness of the A2 and P2 components of S2?

Which maneuver can be used to accentuate aortic murmurs?

What is the primary cause of a physiologic split in the second heart sound (S2) during inspiration?

Which maneuver can be used to accentuate mitral murmurs?

What is the normal heart rate range for adults and children over 10 years old?

What is the primary purpose of palpating the apical impulse?

During which phase of the cardiac cycle are the aortic and pulmonic (semilunar) valves open?

What is the main purpose of listening to heart sounds during a physical examination?

During which phase of the cardiac cycle are the mitral and tricuspid (AV) valves closed?

What is the primary function of the mitral and tricuspid (AV) valves during the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle?

At which phase of the cardiac cycle are the aortic and pulmonic (semilunar) valves open?

Which of the following landmarks corresponds to the pulmonic valve focus?

Which of the following is NOT a sign of chronic heart conditions mentioned in the text?

Where is the apical impulse normally visible?

What is the primary purpose of palpating the precordium from the right side with the patient supine and the upper trunk elevated 30 degrees?

Which maneuver can be used to accentuate aortic murmurs?