Ulnar surface of the hand - As a component of palpation, which surface is most
sensitive to vibration?
bounding pulse - Atheroscleosis, anemia, anxiety, and exercise are associated most
with which type of arterial pulse?
locating the apical pulse or PMI - Because percussion has a limited value in determining
heart size, left ventricular size is more accurately determined by
the result of excessive accumulation of fluid between the pericardium and myocardium -
Cardiac tamponade
is the most accessible artery close to the heart - The carotid artery is considered the
most suitable artery for evaluation of cardiac function because it
Claudication - is pain that results from muscle ischemia
apical pulse is more difficult to locate - Common cardiac findings among older adults
include which of the following.
peripheral atherosclerotic disease (PAD) - A condition that results in progressive
ischemia caused by insufficient perfusion is
Dextocardia is a condition characterized by which of the following - the heart is
positioned to the right, either rotated or displaced
Aortic stenosis - 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
The examiner has detected a superficial mass in the skin. What part of the hand is best
to use to palpate this mass? - fingertips
Pleural or pericardial fluid - 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?
Right sided heart failure - the examiner notes a prominent jugular vein with significant
pulsations. These findings are consistent with
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