Cardiac Examination: History Taking and Physical Examination
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Which of the following is NOT considered a symptom of pulmonary congestion?

  • Acute pulmonary edema
  • Hemoptysis
  • Exertional cough
  • Increase in appetite (correct)

What is the purpose of history taking in cardiac examination?

  • To assess the patient's general and local symptoms
  • To identify the patient's residence and occupation
  • To gather information about the patient's personal, present, past, and family history (correct)
  • To determine the patient's age and sex

What does Paroxysmal Nocturnal Dyspnea (PND) refer to?

  • A sensation of shortness of breath that occurs only during the day
  • A persistent difficulty in breathing during sleep
  • Shortness of breath that occurs after physical exertion
  • Difficulty in breathing that occurs during sleep and is relieved in the upright position (correct)

What does the general examination in cardiac examination involve?

<p>Overall assessment of the patient's appearance and vital signs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of local examination in cardiac examination?

<p>Respiratory rate measurement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of symptoms are assessed under present history in cardiac examination?

<p>Symptoms related to pulmonary congestion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pulmonary wedge pressure (PWP) used to estimate?

<p>Left atrial pressure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is associated with low cardiac output (COP)?

<p>Intermittent claudication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the left recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) located?

<p>Posterior to the aortic arch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is oliguria defined as?

<p>Urinary output less than 400 ml per day (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of systemic congestion?

<p>Lower limb edema (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with cyanotic congenital heart diseases?

<p><strong>Central</strong> cyanosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Exertional cyanosis is associated with which type of congenital heart disease?

<p><strong>Acyanotic</strong> congenital heart disease (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Central cyanosis is linked to which type of congenital heart disease?

<p><strong>Cyanotic</strong> congenital heart disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Intermittent claudication affects which part of the body?

<p><strong>Muscles</strong> (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the symptoms of increased blood pressure (B.P)?

<p>Headache and epistaxis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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