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When does the first heart sound (S1) occur?
When does the first heart sound (S1) occur?
- Closure of aortic valve
- Beginning of ventricular systole
- Closure of mitral valve and tricuspid valve (correct)
- End of ventricular systole
Which area is the second heart sound (S2) loudest at?
Which area is the second heart sound (S2) loudest at?
- Apex
- Upper left sternal border
- Base (correct)
- Lower left sternal border
What happens when the ventricle contracts regarding heart sounds?
What happens when the ventricle contracts regarding heart sounds?
- Aortic valve closes preventing backflow
- Closure of tricuspid valve
- Mitral valve closes to prevent backflow (correct)
- Semilunar valve closes preventing backflow
What is happening when we hear the second heart sound through auscultation?
What is happening when we hear the second heart sound through auscultation?
Where should the stethoscope usually be placed to hear the first heart sound easily?
Where should the stethoscope usually be placed to hear the first heart sound easily?
Where is the murmur of ventricular septal defect (VSD) usually best heard?
Where is the murmur of ventricular septal defect (VSD) usually best heard?
Which condition is characterized by blood flow through a valve that is normally closed during systole?
Which condition is characterized by blood flow through a valve that is normally closed during systole?
In which high-flow state can an increased blood flow through a normal valve commonly be observed?
In which high-flow state can an increased blood flow through a normal valve commonly be observed?
Which heart defect involves an abnormal opening in the wall between the two ventricles?
Which heart defect involves an abnormal opening in the wall between the two ventricles?
Where does the murmur of ventricular septal defect (VSD) typically radiate to?
Where does the murmur of ventricular septal defect (VSD) typically radiate to?
