Some examples from this set of practice questions
1.
Left heart catheterization
Answer: Involves the use of a contrast agent
2.
Right Catheterization
Answer: Pulmonary artery pressure and oxygen saturations may be obtained; biopsy of myocardial tissue may be obtained
3.
Cardiac catheterization
Answer: Invasive procedure used to diagnose structural and functional diseases of the heart and great vessels
4.
Echocardiography
Answer: Noninvasive ultrasound test used to measure the ejection fraction; Examines the size, shape, and motion of the cardiac structures
5.
Epigastric area
Answer: Below the diploid process
6.
Mitral (apical) area
Answer: Left fifth intercostal space at the midclavicular line
7.
Tricuspid area
Answer: Fourth & fifth intercostal spaces to the left of the sternum
8.
Era point
Answer: Third intercostal space to the left of the sternum
9.
Pulmonic area
Answer: Second intercostal space to the left of the sternum
10.
Aortic area
Answer: Second intercostal space to the right of the sternum
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