Cardiovascular

Question 1

most common benign murmur in children

Answer 1

Still’s murmur

Question 2

describe a Still’s murmur

Answer 2

I-II/VI
musical
vibratory
mid-systolic
located
heard over carotid arteries OR mid or lower sternal border
compression of carotids typically causes murmur to disappear
murmur diminishes as child goes from supine to sitting to standing

Question 3

how to check for coarctation of the aorta

Answer 3

measure BP in each arm and each leg

Question 4

TRUE/FALSE: most school-aged children have a benign heart murmur

Answer 4

TRUE

…at some point in their lives

Question 5

venous hum

Answer 5

soft hollow continuous sound, louder in diastole
heard just below right clavicle
completely eliminated by maneuvers that affect venous return (jugular venous compression, lying supine)

Question 6

carotid bruit

Answer 6

early
mid-systolic
usually harsh
carotid area
louder on left
heard alone or in combination with still's murmur
can be eradicated by carotid compression