Ascultation

Question 1

What are the 6 components of a cardiovascular exam?

Answer 1

1. History
2. Mucous membranes
3. Arterial pulses
4. Jugular veins
5. Precordium
6. Auscultation

Question 2

What are the transient sounds?

Answer 2

S1, S2, S3, S4

Question 3

True or False: Transient sounds can be normal heart sounds.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

Which grade of murmur is “very soft”?

Answer 4

Grade I

Question 5

Which grade of murmur is the first to be accompanied by a thrill?

Answer 5

Grade V

Question 6

Which grade of murmur is considered to be of “moderate-loud intensity”?

Answer 6

Grade IV

Question 7

Which grade of murmur is considered to be of “low-moderate intensity”?

Answer 7

Grade III

Question 8

Is the S3 sound ventricular or atrial in origin?

Answer 8

Ventricular

Question 9

Is the S4 sound ventricular or atrial in origin?

Answer 9

Atrial

Question 10

Which gallop sound is associated with HCM?

Answer 10

S4

Question 11

Which gallop sound is associated with DCM?

Answer 11

S3

Question 12

Are gallop sounds systolic, diastolic, or both?

Answer 12

Diastolic

Question 13

What is the caudal most valve in the heart?

Answer 13

Mitral valve

Question 14

What is the cranial most valve in the heart?

Answer 14

Pulmonary valve

Question 15

Which species has the more horizontally positioned heart, canine or feline?

Answer 15

Feline