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CVRN Exam Review questions with correct answersBP Correct Answer-slowly open the valve on the bulb to release the
pressure in the cuff
BP, bulb press Correct Answer-decrease at a rate of no more than 2-
3mmHg/sec.
BP Air released too quick Correct Answer-false reading
Abdominojugular test or reflux Correct Answer-positive -> JVD
Resting pulse pressure Correct Answer-40mmHg
Widened pulse pressure Correct Answer-increased CV risk
Abnormal pulse pressure Correct Answer-less than 25% of SBP
Common cause of narrow pulse pressure Correct Answer-drop in L vent
stroke vol
Trauma, narrow pulse pressure Correct Answer-blood loss, insuff
preload -> reduced cardiac output
,Extremely low pulse pressure Correct Answer-low stroke volume (HF,
shock)
Other causes of narrow pulse pressure Correct Answer-aortic valve
stenosis and cardiac tamponade
Causes of wide pulse press Correct Answer-stiffness of major arteries,
aortic regurg, AV malformation, hyperthyroidism, fever, anemia
ACE inhibitors Correct Answer-lower pulse pressure
Cushings triad Correct Answer-High resting pulse pressure with
bradycardia and irregular breathing -> increased intracranial pressure
High pulse pressure can lead to Correct Answer-afib
5mg of folate Correct Answer-> decreased pulse pressure; reduces artery
stiffness and may prevent S HTN
ABI Correct Answer-ankle brachial index, evaluates upper limb and
lower limb SBP; do not do if patient has absent/dim pulses
ABI criteria Correct Answer-< 0.4 ischemic; > 1.3 calcified
Rhonchi Correct Answer-course wheezes
, Crackles Correct Answer-not cleared with cough
R lung Correct Answer-3 lobes; RML can only be assessed from the
anterior chest; RLL cannot be assessed from the anterior chest
L lung Correct Answer-2 lobes; LLL cannot be assessed from anterior
chest
LDL risks Correct Answer-< 160 if no evidence of CVD/diab; <130 OK
with 2 risk factors; <100 is acceptale is there are risk factors for CVD
Bell of stethoscope Correct Answer-used for listening to low-pitched
sounds and murmurs (s3,s4)
Diaphragm of stethoscope Correct Answer-used to heart high pithced
sounds (s1, s2), ejection clicks, opening snaps, murmurs
Aortic area Correct Answer-2nd intercoastal space, RSB
Pulmonic area Correct Answer-2nd intercoastal space, LSB
Tricuspid area Correct Answer-5th intercoastal space, LSB
Mitral area Correct Answer-5th intercoastal space, midclav line, apex
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