Heart lab sounds' Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiac cycle
A
Atrial systol
Ventricle systol
atrial and ventricle diastol
2
Q
systole
A
period of contraction of the ventricles of the heart that occurs between the first and second heart sounds of the cardiac cycle
3
Q
Diastole
A
the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and allows the chambers to fill with blood.
4
Q
Ausculating
A
listening to the sounds of the heart, lungs, arteries, and abdomen
5
Q
Erb’s point
A
a site at the upper trunk of the brachial plexus located 2–3 cm above the clavicle. You can hear all valves equally here.