Maryville 612 Exam 1 Review Questions With Verified Correct Answers 2023 A+

What is xanthelasma? Seidel page 210 figure 11-6 photo {Ans: Flat to slightly raised, oval, irregularly shaped, yellow-tinted lesions on the periorbital tissues that represent deposits of lipids. This may suggest that your patient has an abnormality of lipid metabolism. These lesions are caused by an elevated plaque of cholesterol deposited in macrophages, most commonly in the nasal portion of the upper or lower eyelid. The link is to another photo that shows a very nice example. http://www.medicinenet.com/image-collection/xanthelasma_picture/picture.htm}Regurgitation {Ans: when valves lose competency/leak, blood flows backwards}Listening to heart sounds: {Ans: 1. With your stethoscope, identify the first and second heart sounds (S1 and S2). at the aortic and pulmonic areas (base). S2 is normally louder than S1. S2 is considered the dub of 'lub-DUB.' S2 is caused by the closure of the aortic and pulmonic valves. at the tricuspid and mitral area (apex) S1 is often, but not always louder than S2. S1 is considered the lub of 'LUB-dub.' S1 is caused by the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves. S1 is synchronous with the onset of the apical impulse. 2. Identify the heart rate. tachycardia bradycardia 3. Identify the rhythm. if it is irregular, try