Deck 6: Assessment of the Cardiovascular System

Question 1

Clubbing of the fingers is seen in chronic respiratory and cardiovascular problems.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

S1 is the lubb sound and indicates ventricular depolarization and systole.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Diastolic murmurs are always pathological in nature.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Snaps, clicks, and bruits are sounds that indicate a problem with the heart or vessels.

Question 5

Use the tips of the index and middle fingers to palpate the pulses.

Question 6

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Common in pregnancy

A)Still's murmur
B)Venous hum
C)Carotid bruit
D)Pulmonary murmur
E)Ejection flow murmur
F)Hemic murmur

Question 7

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Louder with exercise and fever a

A)Still's murmur
B)Venous hum
C)Carotid bruit
D)Pulmonary murmur
E)Ejection flow murmur
F)Hemic murmur

Question 8

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Heard best over the right supraclavicular area and over the carotid arteries

A)Still's murmur
B)Venous hum
C)Carotid bruit
D)Pulmonary murmur
E)Ejection flow murmur
F)Hemic murmur

Question 9

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Disappears in the supine position

A)Still's murmur
B)Venous hum
C)Carotid bruit
D)Pulmonary murmur
E)Ejection flow murmur
F)Hemic murmur

Question 10

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Disappears when sitting and standing

A)Still's murmur
B)Venous hum
C)Carotid bruit
D)Pulmonary murmur
E)Ejection flow murmur
F)Hemic murmur

Question 11

Match each item to the order statement or sentence listed below.

-Moderate intensity

A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV
E)V
F)VI

Question 12

Match each item to the order statement or sentence listed below.

-Very loud; stethoscope off chest

A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV
E)V
F)VI

Question 13

Match each item to the order statement or sentence listed below.

-Faint; heard immediately

A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV
E)V
F)VI

Question 14

Match each item to the order statement or sentence listed below.

-Loud; associated with a thrill

A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV
E)V
F)VI

Question 15

Match each item to the order statement or sentence listed below.

-Loud; stethoscope on chest

A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV
E)V
F)VI

Question 16

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-The angle between the nail and the nail base straightens out

A)Tachycardia
B)Bradycardia
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
E)Nasal flaring and intercostal retractions
F)Clubbing
G)Edema

Question 17

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Preorbital preceded by dyspnea

A)Tachycardia
B)Bradycardia
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
E)Nasal flaring and intercostal retractions
F)Clubbing
G)Edema

Question 18

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Shortness of breath

A)Tachycardia
B)Bradycardia
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
E)Nasal flaring and intercostal retractions
F)Clubbing
G)Edema

Question 19

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Fast heart rate

A)Tachycardia
B)Bradycardia
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
E)Nasal flaring and intercostal retractions
F)Clubbing
G)Edema

Question 20

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Liver enlargement

A)Tachycardia
B)Bradycardia
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
E)Nasal flaring and intercostal retractions
F)Clubbing
G)Edema

Question 21

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Must sit up to breathe

A)Tachycardia
B)Bradycardia
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
E)Nasal flaring and intercostal retractions
F)Clubbing
G)Edema

Question 22

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.

-Indicative of hypoxia

A)Tachycardia
B)Bradycardia
C)Dyspnea
D)Orthopnea
E)Nasal flaring and intercostal retractions
F)Clubbing
G)Edema

Question 23

There are two types of cyanosis:

A)Tachypneic and bradypneic.
B)Peripheral and central.
C)Blue and white.
D)Cardiovascular and respiratory.

Question 24

Cyanosis of the lips, ear lobes, nose, and trunk is known as:

A)Cardiovascular.
B)Brady.
C)Central.
D)Bluish.

Question 25

Physical indicators of worsening cardiovascular status include all of the follow except:

A)Pale skin and diaphoresis.
B)Nausea and/or vomiting.
C)Lethargy and fatigue.
D)Confusion and alertness.

Question 26

Pulmonary edema should be suspected in:

A)Liver enlargement.
B)Tachycardia.
C)Bradycardia.
D)Muscle cramping.

Question 27

The three most common manifestations seen in the ambulatory care setting are ___________, cyanosis, and respiratory difficulty.

Question 28

____________ cyanosis has a worse etiology and is usually indicative of some type of cardiovascular problem.

Question 29

_____________ may be seen with children with cyanotic heart defects such as tetralogy of Fallot.

Question 30

The rule of thumb is that the child's heart should be approximately the size of his or her _____.