Modeule G

Question 1

Pericardium

Answer 1

sac that surrounds and protects the heart

Question 2

Systole

Answer 2

contraction ;top # of the blood pressure

Question 3

Diastole

Answer 3

Relaxation; bottom # of the blood pressure

Question 4

S1 heart sound

Answer 4

caused by closure of the AV (mitral & tricuspid) valves; signals the
beginning of systole; heard best at the apex of the heart: bottom of the heart

Question 5

S2 heart sound

Answer 5

caused by closure of the semilunar valves (aortic & pulmonic); signals
the beginning of diastole; heard best at the base of the heart: top of the heart

Question 6

Cardiac regions—Landmarks

Answer 6

Aortic-2nd Right ICS
o Pulmonic-2nd Left ICS
o Erb’s Point- 3rd Left ICS
o Tricuspid- 4th Left ICS at sternal border
o Mitral

Question 7

Apical Impulse

Answer 7

palpated in the normal adult client at the fourth or fifth left intercostal
space at the midclavicular line.

Question 8

Bruit

Answer 8

blowing, swishing sound caused by turbulence within an artery due to a
narrowing of the vessel. Use the bell of the stethoscope to assess for bruits.

Question 9

Thrill

Answer 9

bruit or murmur that is palpable

Question 10

Murmur

Answer 10

abnormal heart sound; gentle, blowing, swishing sound. Use the bell of the
stethoscope to assess for murmurs.

Question 11

Ischemia

Answer 11

decreased blood flow leads to tissue death

Question 12

Angina

Answer 12

chest pain

Question 13

Lymphedema

Answer 13

swelling because lymph vessels are blocked or vessels have been
removed

Question 14

Lymphadenopathy

Answer 14

palpable enlargement of the lymph nodes from infection, allergy, or
neoplasm

Question 15

Dependent Rubor

Answer 15

deep blue-red color of the lower extremities; indication of severe
arterial insufficiency