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Cardiology Auscultation and Jugular Venous Pressure Assessment

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What is the purpose of pressing the ball of your hand on the chest as described in the text?

To assess pulse grading

To confirm the presence of palpitations

To check for murmurs (correct)

To determine the onset of cholecystitis

What is the significance of a positive Murphy's Sign?

Confirms diverticulitis

Highly suggests acute cholecystitis (correct)

Points towards appendicitis

Indicates acute pancreatitis

Which technique involves pressing the left lower quadrant and checking for pain radiating to the right lower quadrant?

Rovsing test (correct)

Cholecystitis assessment

Obturator test

Psoas Sign

What is the characteristic presentation of palpitations according to the text?

Can be irregular and arise from increased cardiac contraction force Signup and view all the answers

In abdominal assessment, what does the 'hooking technique' primarily aid in?

Liver palpation Signup and view all the answers

What does a positive Brudzinski sign indicate according to the text?

Presence of nervous system disorders Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of murmur associated with aortic stenosis?

Mid-systolic ejection murmur Signup and view all the answers

How is the JVP best assessed?

By assessing from the right internal jugular pulsations directly in line with SVC and right atrium Signup and view all the answers

How is the JVP measurement calculated?

Measure vertically above the sternal angle and add 5 cm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of extending a long rectangular object horizontally during JVP assessment?

To mark an exact right angle for measurement Signup and view all the answers

Which stethoscope component is generally better for detecting arterial bruits?

Diaphragm side Signup and view all the answers

What should a patient do during bruit assessment to enhance sound detection?

Stop breathing for about 10 seconds Signup and view all the answers