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Maryville Exam 2 AHA 612 CARDIAC Questions With Complete Solutions
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- AHA 612
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- Maryville University Of St. Louis
Maryville Exam 2 AHA 612 CARDIAC Questions With Complete Solutions
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Maryville Exam 2 AHA 612 CARDIAC QuestionsWith Complete Solutions
As a component of palpation, which surface is most sensitive to
vibration? correct answer: Ulnar surface of the hand
Atheroscleosis, anemia, anxiety, and exercise are associated
most with which type of arterial pulse? correct answer:
bounding pulse
Because percussion has a limited value in determining heart
size, left ventricular size is more accurately determined by
correct answer: locating the apical pulse or PMI
Cardiac tamponade correct answer: the result of excessive
accumulation of fluid between the pericardium and myocardium
The carotid artery is considered the most suitable artery for
evaluation of cardiac function because it correct answer: is the
most accessible artery close to the heart
is pain that results from muscle ischemia correct answer:
Claudication
Common cardiac findings among older adults include which of
the following. correct answer: apical pulse is more difficult to
locate
, A condition that results in progressive ischemia caused by
insufficient perfusion is correct answer: peripheral
atherosclerotic disease (PAD)
the heart is positioned to the right, either rotated or displaced
correct answer: Dextocardia is a condition characterized by
which of the following
During cardiac auscultation, the examiner notes a midsystolic
murmur with a medium pitch; a coarse thrill is palpated as well.
These findings are consistent with correct answer: Aortic
stenosis
fingertips correct answer: The examiner has detected a
superficial mass in the skin. What part of the hand is best to use
to palpate this mass?
The examiner is unable to palpate a patient's apical pulse. In
addition, the heart sounds are very faint to auscultation. What
condition should be considered? correct answer: Pleural or
pericardial fluid
the examiner notes a prominent jugular vein with significant
pulsations. These findings are consistent with correct answer:
Right sided heart failure
The examiner supects a patient has a DVT. The examiner
dorsiflexes the patients foot to which the patient reports calf
pain. This is a positive correct answer: Homans sigh
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