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level: Level 1 of Cardio

Questions and Answers List

level questions: Level 1 of Cardio

QuestionAnswer
Expansion and contraction of an artery in a regular, rhythmic pattern.Pulse
Measuring the pressure exerted by the circulating volume of blood on the walls of the arteries, veins, and the chambers of the heartBlood pressure
Is the difference between your upper and lower numbers of your blood pressurePulse pressure
Common symptoms of cardiovascular system:1. Pain 2. Shortness of breath 3. Palpitations 4. lightheadedness
Inspection and palpitation:General appearance: body built, face (xanthelasma, arcus senilis) skin color, temperature, turgor Edema clubbing capillary refill feel for thrills or vibration, heaves Location of apical impulse
Auscultation of heart sounds: Dull "lubb" soundThe first heart sound (S1)
Auscultation of heart sounds: "dubb"The second heart sound (S2)
Auscultation of heart sounds: is faintThe third heart sound S3
Auscultation of heart sounds: Is rarely audiblethe fourth heart sound S4
Abnormal heart sounds: Caused by abnormal valve function particularly at the mitral valveclicks or snaps
Abnormal heart sounds: creaking, grating sounds caused by friction between the beating heart and inflamed pericardiumRubs
Abnormal heart sounds: Caused by passage of blood through a narrowed artery. kind of blowing noise heard via stethoscope over the carotid arteries in the neckBruits
Abnormal heart sounds: Caused by abnormal flow of blood through a valve or orificemurmurs
Abnormal heart sounds: 4Clicks or snaps Rubs Bruits Murmurs
Causes for development of murmurs:high blood flow decreased blood flow (stenotic valve) backflow of blood (regurgitation)