An S₃ Originating from the Right Ventricle Is Best Heard

question 9

Multiple Choice

An S₃ originating from the right ventricle is best heard with the

• A) bell of the stethoscope over the fifth intercostal space.
• B) diaphragm of the stethoscope over the fifth intercostal space.
• C) bell of the stethoscope over the third intercostal space.
• D) diaphragm of the stethoscope over the third intercostal space.

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Definitions:

Chemical Activity

Relates to the rate at which a chemical substance undergoes a reaction, typically influenced by conditions like temperature and pressure.

Hemostatic

Pertaining to the stopping or controlling of bleeding.

Blood Clot

A blood clot is a gel-like mass formed by platelets and fibrin in the blood to stop bleeding and is crucial in repair processes, but can be harmful when formed inappropriately in veins or arteries.

Bleeding

The act of losing blood from the circulatory system due to injury or illness.