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What is the normal location where S1 is loudest in the heart?
What is the normal location where S1 is loudest in the heart?
apex of the heart
Where is S2 loudest in the heart?
Where is S2 loudest in the heart?
base of the heart
When might S3 and S4 sounds be considered normal in individuals over 40 years old?
When might S3 and S4 sounds be considered normal in individuals over 40 years old?
in the case of athletes or with no evidence of heart disease
What does the presence of extra heart sounds in older individuals indicate?
What does the presence of extra heart sounds in older individuals indicate?
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What should not be heard when performing a physical assessment of the heart?
What should not be heard when performing a physical assessment of the heart?
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What is a common abnormal finding related to heart murmurs during a physical assessment?
What is a common abnormal finding related to heart murmurs during a physical assessment?
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What does the acronym S1 represent in relation to heart sounds?
What does the acronym S1 represent in relation to heart sounds?
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What does the acronym S2 represent in relation to heart sounds?
What does the acronym S2 represent in relation to heart sounds?
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When should extra heart sounds be heard during a physical assessment of the heart?
When should extra heart sounds be heard during a physical assessment of the heart?
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What is a significant indicator of heart health when no extra heart sounds are present?
What is a significant indicator of heart health when no extra heart sounds are present?
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