You Are Unable to Distinguish S₁ from S₂,so You Proceed

question 48

Multiple Choice

You are unable to distinguish S₁ from S₂,so you proceed by placing the diaphragm of your stethoscope over the mitral area while

• A) palpating a radial pulse.
• B) palpating a carotid pulse.
• C) the patient holds his breath.
• D) the patient takes a deep breath.

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Definitions:

Sleep cycle

A period of sleep composed of multiple stages, including REM and non-REM stages, that repeats several times throughout a night's sleep.

NREM Stage

Non-Rapid Eye Movement sleep stage, which consists of three stages of sleep that precede REM sleep, characterized by slower brainwaves and physical relaxation.

REM

Rapid Eye Movement, a phase of sleep characterized by fast and random movement of the eyes, associated with dreaming.

Obstructive sleep apnea

A disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep due to throat muscles intermittently relaxing and blocking the airway.