First Heart Sound in Cardiology

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Where is the first heart sound usually loudest?

  • At the right ventricle
  • At the left shoulder
  • At the apex (correct)
  • At the base of the heart

What frequency characteristic does the first heart sound have?

  • Variable frequency
  • Medium frequency
  • High frequency (correct)
  • Low frequency

Which part of the stethoscope is best used to hear the first heart sound?

  • Bell
  • Ear piece
  • Diaphragm (correct)
  • Tube

The first heart sound is produced by which of the following events?

<p>The closing of the mitral and tricuspid valves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the first heart sound?

<p>It occurs during ventricular systole (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

First Heart Sound

  • The first heart sound is loudest at the apex of the heart.
  • The first heart sound is best heard using the diaphragm of the stethoscope because of its high frequency.
  • The first heart sound is produced by the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves.

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