What phase of the cardiac cycle does systole occur
- Correct Answer - Ventricular contraction (ejection of blood)
when the tricuspid valves close to prevent regurgitation of blood into the
atria
What phase of the cardiac cycle does diastole occur
- Correct Answer - Ventricular relaxation (filling of blood)
The tricuspid and mitral valves are open
Which extra heart sound occurs immediately after S2?
- Correct Answer - S3 — lub, dub, dub
Which extra heart sound occurs immediately before S1?
- Correct Answer - S4 — lub, lub, dub
Adult heart rate range
- Correct Answer - 60-100 bpm
What would a palpation feel like?
- Correct Answer - Strong beating sensation in the chest
If a patient presents complaining of palpations, which area of the heart
should the nurse assess?
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