lab quiz #9

Question 1

angina pectoris

Answer 1

acute chest pain that occurs when the myocardial demand exceeds its oxygen supply

Question 2

aortic stenosis

Answer 2

calcification of aortic valve cusp that restricts forward flow of blood during systole

Question 3

apical impulse

Answer 3

point of maximal impulse (PMI), pulsation created as the left ventricle rotates against the chest wall during systole, normally at the 5th left intercostal space in the midclavicular line

Question 4

base (of the heart)

Answer 4

broader area of the hearts outline located at the 3rd right and left intercostal space

Question 5

bradycardia

Answer 5

slow heart rate less than 50 beats per minute

Question 6

cyanosis

Answer 6

dusky blue discoloration of the skin, deoxygenated hemoglobin in blood

Question 7

bell of stethoscope

Answer 7

cup shaped end piece used for soft, low pitched heart sounds

Question 8

diaphragm of stethoscope

Answer 8

flat end piece of stethoscope used for hearing relatively high pitched heart sounds

Question 9

diastole

Answer 9

hearts filling phase, bottom #

Question 10

dyspnea

Answer 10

difficult breathing

Question 11

gallop rhythm

Answer 11

addition of 3rd or 4th heart sound, makes the rhythm sound like the cadence of a galloping horse

Question 12

edema

Answer 12

swelling of legs or dependent body part due to increased interstitial fluid

Question 13

palpitation

Answer 13

uncomfortable awareness of rapid or irregular heart rate

Question 14

precordium

Answer 14

area of chest wall overlying the heart and great vessels

Question 15

syncope

Answer 15

temporary loss of consciousness due to decreased cerebral blood flow, fainting

Question 16

systole

Answer 16

hearts pumping phase, top #

Question 17

tachycardia

Answer 17

rapid heart rate, greater than 95 bpm

Question 18

thrill

Answer 18

palpable vibration on the chest wall accompanying severe heart murmur