Heart Sounds

Question 1

S1 hearts sounds are best heard over the ____ of the heart. S2 heart sounds are best heard over the ___ of the heart.

Answer 1

S1 = apex
S2 = base

Question 2

S3 heart sounds are known as _____. S4 heart sounds are known as _____.

Answer 2

S3 = ventricular gallop
S4 = atrial gallop

Question 3

Where is a pericardial friction rub best heard? What is the primary cause of a pericardial friction rub? What does it sound like?

Answer 3

Best heard of the LATERAL STERNAL BORDER

Cause: Pericarditis
Scratchy, leathery like sound

Question 4

What is the most common cause of mitral valve stenosis?

Answer 4

Rheumatic fever

Question 5

List the auscultation sites for the valves of the heart. (5)

Answer 5

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Aortic = 2nd intercostal space on right sternal border
Pulmonic = 2nd intercostal space on left sternal border
Erb’s point = 3rd intercostal space on left sternal border
Tricuspid = 4th intercostal space on left sternal border
Mitral = 5th intercostal space, mid clavicular line on left