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  • November 7, 2024
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Advanced CardioVascular Assessment questions with
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What is Tangential lighting? Correct Answer-a method of directing light
from an adjustable lamp at a right angle to the area being observed) will
make pulsations and slight movements more visible


General sequence for cardiac exam includes
__________________________ Correct Answer-inspection, palpation
and auscultation. Percussion is not routinely performed.


What is the precordium? Correct Answer-the portion of the body over
the heart and lower thorax, encompassing the aortic, pulmonic, tricuspid,
and apical area & Erb's point.


What are you inspecting the precordium for? Correct Answer-- Apical
Pulse (PMI)
- Precordium for pulsations


What does a normal vs abnormal precordium pulsation look like?
Correct Answer-Normal: usually not visible in adult
Abnormal: Strong pulsation such as heaves or lifts. (Strong visible
movement of the heart)


According to textbook, An apical impulse (on inspection) is a normal
finding observed in what patients? Correct Answer-in young patients
and adults with thin chest wall.

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