32 Questions
What is the most common cause of tachycardia?
Sinus tachycardia
How is bradycardia defined in terms of pulse rate?
Less than 60 bpm
Which artery is usually used to assess the rate and rhythm of the pulse?
Radial artery
What is the volume of pulse usually assessed using?
Brachial artery
What does bradycardia often indicate?
Sinoatrial or atrioventricular node dysfunction
What does an irregular rhythm of the pulse indicate?
Sinus arrhythmia
What is the cause of irregularly irregular pulses?
Atrial fibrillation
What condition can lead to a large pulse volume?
Thyrotoxicosis
Which condition may present with collapsing (‘waterhammer’) pulses?
Aortic incompetence
What is the cause of pulsus alternans (alternating strong and weak beats)?
Left ventricular failure
In which condition does Radio-Femoral Delay suggest aortic pathology such as coarctation?
Aneurysm at the aortic arch
What is the cause of Jerky pulses?
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM)
Which condition may cause a slowly rising pulse?
Aortic stenosis
What can lead to pulsus paradoxus tamponade?
Cardiac tamponade
What does the Radio-Radial Delay indicate?
Subclavian artery stenosis
Which condition causes low pulse volume?
Aortic stenosis
What is the purpose of using a sphygmomanometer in medical examination?
Blood pressure measurement
What is the primary use of a stethoscope in medical examination?
Auscultation
What is a common problem encountered during blood pressure measurement?
Atrial fibrillation makes measurement challenging
How is postural hypotension measured in a patient?
Measure the blood pressure while the patient is standing
In which conditions does postural hypotension test positive?
Diabetic autonomic neuropathy and dehydration
What does a difference of >10 mmHg in blood pressure on repeated measurements suggest?
Presence of aortic or subclavian artery disease
Which condition is associated with Pulsus Paradoxus?
Aortic regurgitation
What type of thermometers are used to measure temperature?
Digital 'stick' thermometer
Which artery is commonly used to assess the rate and rhythm of the pulse?
Radial artery
What does the Trousseau Sign indicate?
Hypocalcemia
What is the purpose of using a Pen Torch in a medical examination?
To perform a transillumination test for cystic lesion
What is the main purpose of using a Tuning Fork in medical examinations?
To assess hearing and vibration sense
What is the indication for using a Tendon Hammer in medical examinations?
To assess reflexes in CNS disorders and endocrine disorders
What is the purpose of using Measuring Tape in a medical examination?
To compare leg circumference between both legs if there is swelling
'Tendon Hammer' is primarily used for examining reflexes related to which conditions?
Endocrine disorders: Thyroid diseases and Diabetic neuropathy
What does 'Cotton Wool' mainly signify in a medical context?
Trigeminal (V) nerve examination
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