12 Questions
What is a crescendo murmur?
A murmur that becomes progressively louder
What is a bruit?
A murmurlike sound of vascular origin
What is the typical location of venous ulcers?
Around the ankle
What is the cause of lymphatic ulcers?
Lymphedema
What is a characteristic of a crescendo-decrescendo murmur?
It peaks in intensity and then decreases again
What is a possible cause of a carotid bruit?
Carotid artery stenosis
What is the location of the breasts on the anterior chest wall?
Between the second or third and the sixth or seventh ribs
What is the function of the sebaceous glands found on the areola surface?
Produce sebum for skin health
What is the color of the nipple and areola in people with lighter skin tones?
Pink or light beige
What is the muscle located beneath the breast?
Pectoralis major
What is the structure that surrounds the nipple?
Areola
What is the term for the flat tissue bordering the chest wall in men?
Flat tissue
Test your knowledge of different murmur patterns and configurations, including crescendo, decrescendo, crescendo-decrescendo, and plateau-shaped murmurs, as well as the concept of bruits. Identify the characteristics of each type and how they are distinguished from one another.
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