Topic 2 - BP, Heart Sounds, and Radial A. Palpitation

Question 1

Taking BP method name

Answer 1

Riva-Rocci Method

Question 2

Taking BP method

Answer 2

• Ensure stethoscope check
• Ask about hypertension/hypotension

Question 3

Radial Artery procedure

Answer 3

• Calculate HR (beats in 30 seconds then 2x)
• Check rhythmicity
• Check rate of rise
• Check compressibility (hard or soft)

Question 4

Murmur diseases

Answer 4

Aortic stenosis: Tardus & Parvus (systolic murmur)
Aortic insufficiency: Celer & Atlas (diastolic murmur)
Atherosclerosis: Celer & Atlas

Question 5

Pulmonary Valve

Answer 5

Left Sternal Border
2nd Intercostal Space

Question 6

Aortic Valve

Answer 6

Right Sternal Border
2nd Intercostal Space

Question 7

Bicuspid Valve

Answer 7

Left Sternal Border
5th Intercostal Space
At apexo f the heart

Question 8

Tricuspid Valve

Answer 8

Right Sternal Border
4th/5th Intercostal Space