Practice Question
A heart murmur should be assessed for which of the following? Select all that apply.
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Timing
Rationale:
🔺 Timing (systolic or diastolic) helps identify the affected valve
🔺 Radiation patterns help determine severity and affected areas (e.g., to neck in aortic stenosis)
🔺 Location of maximal intensity directs auscultation accuracy and guides diagnosis
🔺 These features are critical for documenting and referring cardiac abnormalities
🔺 Other findings like pitch and intensity further classify murmurs for cardiology evaluation
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This question is from RN Health Assessment Exam-2024 which contains 34 questions.
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Answer Choices:
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Answer Choices:
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: Health Assessment
- Answer Choices: 5