28 Questions
What is the main function of the external jugular in the anatomy and physiology of the heart?
Drains blood to the nervous lower central system and extremities
What is the layer of the heart in contact with the blood?
Inner layer
What is the valve that carries unoxygenated blood from the body to the heart?
Tricuspid valve
Which vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?
Aorta
What is the purpose of the cardiovascular examination?
To perform a physical examination of the heart and great vessels
What is the term for the inflammation of the outermost layer of the heart?
Pericarditis
What is the term for the contraction of the heart muscle?
Systole
What is the primary function of the semilunar valves in the heart?
To regulate the flow of blood from the ventricles into the aorta and pulmonary arteries
Where is the point of maximal impulse located in the surface anatomy of the heart?
At the apex of the heart
What is the term for the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle?
Diastole
What is the primary function of the atrioventricular valves in the heart?
To prevent backflow from the ventricles into the atria
What is the term for the electrical signal that stimulates the heart to pump?
Pacemaker signal
What is the primary function of the atrium in the heart?
To contract and pump blood to the ventricles
What is a common symptom of right heart failure?
Edema of extremities
What is the term for the pressure exerted by fluid in the blood vessels?
Hydrostatic pressure
What is the term for the absence of pumping action of the heart?
Asystole
What is the term for the return of blood from the body to the heart?
Venous return
What is the term for the pain or discomfort in the chest or arm?
Chest pain or discomfort
During physical examination, what is the recommended position for the patient during inspection and palpation of the carotid artery?
Sitting position
What is the purpose of using tangential lighting during inspection of the jugular vein?
To assess the degree of venous distention
During auscultation of the heart, what is the location of the aortic valve area?
Second right interspace
What is the normal amplitude and contour of the carotid artery pulse?
Moderate and smooth
What is the significance of a thrill during palpation of the carotid artery?
Sign of arterial blockage
What is the purpose of the abdominojugular test?
To diagnose heart failure
What is the recommended angle for the patient's position during measurement of the jugular venous distention?
30-45 degrees
What is the normal vertical height of the jugular venous distention?
Less than 4 cm
During palpation of the precordium, what is the purpose of using the ball of the hand?
To feel the apical impulse
What is the significance of a bruit during auscultation of the carotid artery?
Sign of arterial obstruction
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