Cardiovascular BATES Test Bank Questions

Cardiovascular BATES Test Bank Questions 1. During a cardiac examination, which heart chambers can you assess by palpation? A) Left atrium and left ventricle B) Right atrium and right ventricle C) Atrial septum D) Ventricular septum Correct answer: B) Right atrium and right ventricle 2. A patient has a murmur at the cardiac apex. Which valve is most likely involved? A) Aortic B) Mitral C) Tricuspid D) Pulmonic Correct answer: B) Mitral 3. When evaluating a patient for coronary heart disease risk factors, which condition is considered a coronary heart disease risk equivalent? A) Hypertension B) Peripheral arterial disease C) Systemic lupus erythematosus D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Correct answer: B) Peripheral arterial disease 4. When distinguishing between jugular venous pulsation and carotid pulse, which characteristic is typical of the carotid pulse? A) Soft, rapid, undulating quality B) Palpable C) Pulsation eliminated by light pressure on the vessel D) Level of pulsation changes with changes in position Correct answer: B) Palpable 5. If the apical impulse amplitude is increased and diffuse, which condition could be a potential cause? A) Hypothyroidism B) Aortic stenosis, with pressure overload of the left ventricle C) Mitral stenosis, with volume overload of the left atrium D) Cardiomyopathy Correct answer: D) Cardiomyopathy 6. During a cardiac examination, how does the position of the patient affect the best way to hear a valvular defect? A) Best heard in supine position B) Best heard in left lateral decubitus position (left side) C) Best heard in standing position D) Best heard in right lateral decubitus position (right side) Correct answer: B) Best heard in left lateral decubitus position (left side) B You are concerned that a patient has an aortic regurgitation murmur. Which is the best position to accentuate the murmur? A) Sitting B) Sitting, but leaning forward C) Supine D) Left lateral decubitus C Which of the following events occurs at the start of diastole? A) Closure of the tricuspid valve B) Opening of the pulmonic valve C) Closure of the aortic valve D) Production of the first heart sound (S1) C Which is true of a third heart sound (S3)? A) It marks atrial contraction. B) It reflects normal compliance of the left ventricle C) It is caused by rapid deceleration of blood against the ventricular wall D) It is not heard in atrial fibrillation. B Which of the following regarding jugular venous pulsations is a systolic phenomenon? A) The "y" descent B) The "x" descent C) The upstroke of the "a" wave D) The downstroke of the "v" wave B In measuring the jugular venous pressure (JVP), which of the following is important? A) Keep the patient's torso at a 45-degree angle. B) Measure the highest visible pressure, usually at end expiration. C) Add the vertical height over the sternal notch to a 5-cm constant. D) Realize that a total value of over 12 cm is abnormal. D To hear a soft murmur or bruit, which of the following may be necessary? A) Asking the patient to hold her breath B) Asking the patient in the next bed to turn down the TV C) Checking your stethoscope for air leaks D) All of the above D Which of the following may be missed unless the patient is placed in the left lateral decubitus position and auscultated with the bel