11 Questions
Which characteristic is used to evaluate murmurs by auscultation?
Loudness or intensity
Which murmur is described as a benign systolic ejection murmur from turbulent flow in the left ventricular outflow tract?
Still’s Murmur
What type of murmur is characterized by a continuous machinelike sound best heard at the left infraclavicular area?
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Which type of murmur is associated with turbulent flow from arterial branches off the aortic arch?
Supraclavicular Flow Murmur
What is the characteristic feature of aortic regurgitation murmur?
Early diastolic, decrescendo, high-pitched “blowing” murmur
What is the defining characteristic of mitral stenosis murmur?
Delayed rumbling mid-to-late murmur
Where is the venous hum murmur associated with turbulent flow best heard?
Jugular veins and superior vena cava
What is the defining characteristic of aortic stenosis murmur?
Crescendo-decrescendo ejection murmur
What is the most common location of discomfort associated with chest pain?
Around chest
What is the typical duration of syncope associated with cardiac causes?
Less than 1 min
What is the characteristic feature of dysrhythmias associated with poor cardiac function?
Abnormal rhythm
Test your knowledge of cardiac murmurs and chest pain with this quiz. Evaluate your understanding of auscultation, cardiac disease, and severity based on characteristics such as loudness, timing, location, and radiation. Gain insights into the types of cardiac lesions and their frequency and predictability.
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