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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 ...

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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)

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