Which of the Following Findings Is Abnormal in a Cardiovascular

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following findings is abnormal in a cardiovascular assessment?

• A) Splitting of the S2 heart sound in children
• B) Vibrations when palpating the carotid artery
• C) Jugular venous distension in the supine position
• D) Visible pulsation of the PMI at the fifth intercostal space, medial to the left midclavicular line

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Definitions:

Hallucinations

Perceptions or sensations experienced without the presence of external stimuli, often auditory or visual in nature.

Compulsions

Are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels the need to perform in response to an obsession or according to rigidly applied rules.

Dissociative Fugue

A rare psychological state in which a person temporarily loses their sense of personal identity and may impulsively travel or wander away from their usual surroundings.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by sudden episodes of intense fear or anxiety and physical symptoms, such as heart palpitations and dizziness.