Normal Heart Sounds In adult Flashcards
1
Q
S1 is also know as
A
Lub
2
Q
S1 is caused by
A
Closure of AV Valves ( mitral, tricuspid)
3
Q
Where is S1 the loudest?
A
At the apex of the heart ( midclavicular, 5th intercostal space?
4
Q
S1 marks the end of
A
Of the diastole and beginning of systole
5
Q
Systole ejections higher
A
Pressure
6
Q
Diastole filing lower
A
Pressure
7
Q
Which is longer, systole, or diastole?
A
Diastole is one third longer than Systole, needs time for filling
8
Q
S2 is also known as
A
DUB
9
Q
S2 is caused by
A
Caused by closure of semilunar (aortic, pulmonic) valves
10
Q
Where is S2 the loudest?
A
Loudest at the base of the heart (right sternal border, 2nd intercostal space)
11
Q
When does S2 splits?
A
splits on inspiration;
12
Q
Wide fixed splitting of S2 is caused by
;
A
right bundle branch block (RBBB)
13
Q
• S2 is louder with a
A
pulmonary embolism
