8 Questions
What is the significance of the S3 heart sound?
May indicate left ventricular failure or mitral valve regurgitation
What do the S1 and S2 heart sounds represent?
S1 - ventricles contract; S2 - ventricles relax
Which finding may indicate abnormal perfusion?
Bounding Abdominal Pulse
What is the significance of having a displaced Point of Maximal Impulse (PMI)?
May suggest abnormally high pressure in the right side of the heart
What does a systolic blood pressure increase often correlate with?
Decreased cardiac output
If a patient experiences reduced activity tolerance, what could be a likely consequence?
Heart rate returning to resting rate much slower after activity
In which phase of the cardiac cycle does S4 occur?
Overly compliant to filling in early diastole
What is the role of the aortic and pulmonic valves in the heart sounds?
S1: Closure of mitral and tricuspid valves; S2: Closure of aortic & pulmonic valves
Test your knowledge on assessing lower extremities in nursing practice, including inspection, palpation, evaluating pulses, checking skin temperature, and assessing range of motion and muscle strength.
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