Cardiovascular Flashcards

1
Q

What does the S3 heart sound indicate?

A

A volume overload problem

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2
Q

What does the S4 heart sound indicate?

A

Stiff ventricles problem

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3
Q

What does a systole murmur indicate?

A

Aortic stenosis
Pulmonic stenosis
Mitral regurgitation
Tricuspid regurgitation

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4
Q

What does a diastolic murmur indicate?

A

Aortic regurgitation
Pulmonic regurgitation
Mitral stenosis
Tricuspid stenosis

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5
Q

How should the carotid artery feel?

A

The artery should be soft and pliable

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6
Q

How do S1 and S2 sound at the apex?

A

S1 is louder than S2

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7
Q

How do S1 and S2 sound at the base of the heart?

A

S2 is louder than S1

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8
Q

What does a friction rub sound like?

A

High pitched, scratchy sound

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9
Q

Where is the aortic heart sound auscultated?

A

2nd intercostal space
Right sternal border

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10
Q

Where is the pulmonic heart sound auscultated?

A

2nd intercostal space
Left sternal border

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11
Q

Where is Erb’s point auscultated?

A

3rd intercostal space, halfway between apex and base

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12
Q

Where is the tricuspid area auscultated?

A

4th intercostal space
Left sternal border

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13
Q

What are the 3 fetal shunts?

A

Ductus venosus
Foramen ovale
Ductus arteriosus

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14
Q

Signs and symptoms of MI in females?

A

Fatigue
Sleep disturbance
Shortness of breath
Indigestion, nausea
Radiating, aching pain
Flushed

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15
Q

How to prevent an MI?

A

Behavior modification
Smoking cessation
Better diet
Weight reduction

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16
Q

What are the characteristics of right sided heart failure?

A

Fatigue
Dependent edema
Distended jugular veins
Enlarged liver and spleen

17
Q

What are the characteristics of left sided heart failure?

A

Restlessness
Confusion
Orthopnea
Tachycardia
Cyanosis
Exertional dyspnea