Visual Inspection of Patient Heart Rate and Rhythm

Which artery should be avoided when taking a patient's pulse due to the presence of a fair-sized artery?

Thumb artery

What is a common cause of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)?

All of the above

What is characterized by strong and weak beats alternating?

Pulsus Alternans

What is the term for an irregular heartbeat that's either too fast or too slow?

Sinus Arrhythmia Signup and view all the answers

What should be evaluated when monitoring a patient's pulse?

Heart rate, rhythm, and quality of the pulse Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of having five or more Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) per minute?

Increased risk of cardiac death Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary value of the physical examination in relation to the patient's condition?

It provides important information concerning the patient's condition immediately prior to treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended duration for the patient to sit before taking their blood pressure reading?

At least 5 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct placement of the blood pressure cuff?

On the medial aspect of the antecubital fossa Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a blood pressure cuff being too tight?

It may decrease venous return from the arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of palpating the radial pulse during blood pressure measurement?

To determine the point at which the pulse disappears Signup and view all the answers

What is the location of the diaphragm of the stethoscope in the auscultatory method?

On the medial aspect of the antecubital fossa Signup and view all the answers

What type of heart disease requires antibiotic prophylaxis prior to a procedure?

Unrepaired cyanotic CHD Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antibiotic prophylaxis in high-risk patients?

To prevent bacteria from circulating in the heart Signup and view all the answers

What type of dental procedures require antibiotic prophylaxis in select patients?

Extraction, routine cleaning, and scaling and root planning Signup and view all the answers

What is Infective Endocarditis?

A serious infection caused by bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cardiac conditions is no longer considered high-risk for Infective Endocarditis?

Mitral valve prolapse Signup and view all the answers

What type of patients require antibiotic prophylaxis due to their cardiac condition?

Cardiac-transplant recipients Signup and view all the answers