Visual Inspection of Patient Heart Rate and Rhythm
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Which artery should be avoided when taking a patient's pulse due to the presence of a fair-sized artery?

  • Thumb artery (correct)
  • Radial artery
  • Brachial artery
  • Ulnar artery

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

  • Smoking
  • Stress
  • Fatigue
  • All of the above (correct)

    • What is characterized by strong and weak beats alternating?

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Sinus Arrhythmia
  • Pulsus Alternans (correct)
  • Premature Ventricular Contraction (PVC)

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

    <p>Sinus Arrhythmia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Heart rate, rhythm, and quality of the pulse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased risk of cardiac death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>At least 5 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct placement of the blood pressure cuff?

    <p>On the medial aspect of the antecubital fossa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It may decrease venous return from the arm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To determine the point at which the pulse disappears</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>On the medial aspect of the antecubital fossa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Unrepaired cyanotic CHD</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To prevent bacteria from circulating in the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Extraction, routine cleaning, and scaling and root planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Infective Endocarditis?

    <p>A serious infection caused by bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mitral valve prolapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cardiac-transplant recipients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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