Cardiovascular Flashcards
What does the S3 heart sound indicate?
A volume overload problem
What does the S4 heart sound indicate?
Stiff ventricles problem
What does a systole murmur indicate?
Aortic stenosis
Pulmonic stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation
What does a diastolic murmur indicate?
Aortic regurgitation
Pulmonic regurgitation
Mitral stenosis
Tricuspid stenosis
How should the carotid artery feel?
The artery should be soft and pliable
How do S1 and S2 sound at the apex?
S1 is louder than S2
How do S1 and S2 sound at the base of the heart?
S2 is louder than S1
What does a friction rub sound like?
High pitched, scratchy sound
Where is the aortic heart sound auscultated?
2nd intercostal space
Right sternal border
Where is the pulmonic heart sound auscultated?
2nd intercostal space
Left sternal border
Where is Erb’s point auscultated?
3rd intercostal space, halfway between apex and base
Where is the tricuspid area auscultated?
4th intercostal space
Left sternal border
What are the 3 fetal shunts?
Ductus venosus
Foramen ovale
Ductus arteriosus
Signs and symptoms of MI in females?
Fatigue
Sleep disturbance
Shortness of breath
Indigestion, nausea
Radiating, aching pain
Flushed
How to prevent an MI?
Behavior modification
Smoking cessation
Better diet
Weight reduction
