Cardiovascular Flashcards
(51 cards)
S1
closure of the mitral valve
S2
closure of the aortic valve
ventricular diastole occurs between what (S1/S2)
between S2 and the next S1
Ventricular systole occurs between what (S1/S2)
between S1 and S2
which lasts longer, S1 or S2?
S2
aortic area location
right 2nd interspace, near sternal border
pulmonic area location
left 2nd interspace, near sternal border
epigastric area location
subxiphoid area
tricuspid area location
left 4th and 5th interspace near to sternal border
mitral area location
apex, 5th interspace at midclavicular line
S2A and S2P occur when?
during inspiration
S1 is heard loudest in which area?
through 3rd space, tricuspid and mitral area
S2 is heard loudest in which area?
aortic and pulmonic areas
which position does the patient need to be in to listen to S3, S4, and the murmur of mitral stenosis?
left lateral decubitus position
The diaphragm of a stethoscope is best for detecting which sounds?
high-pitched sounds, S1, S2, S4 and most murmurs
The bell of a stethoscope is best for detecting which sounds?
low pitched sounds, S3 and murmur of mitral stenosis
what does a bounding carotid artery suggest?
aortic insufficiency
what does a delayed carotid artery suggest?
aortic stenosis
what does a brisk carotid artery suggest?
normal
when assessing PMI (apex), “tapping” may indicate what?
normal
when assessing PMI (apex), “sustained” may indicate what?
LV hypertrophy from HTN or aortic stenosis
when assessing PMI (apex), “ diffuse” may indicate what?
dilated ventricle from CHF or cardiomyopathy
what are you feeling for when palpating the chest?
thrills, heaves, lifts
what is a normal JVP?
3-4cm
