Utmb Health Assessment Exam 3 Questions With Correct Answers

Apical impulse {Ans: Point of maximum impulse (PMI); pulsation created as the left ventricle rotates against the chest wall during systole, normally at the 5th left intercostal space in the midclavicular line}Aortic Stenosis {Ans: Calcification of aortic valve cusps that restricts forward flow of blood during systole}Base of heart {Ans: Broader area of hearts outline located at the 3rd right and left intercostal space}Mitral valve {Ans: Left atrioventricular valve separating the left atrium and ventricle}Aortic Regurgitation {Ans: (Aortic insufficiency) incompetent aortic valve that allows backward flow of blood into the left ventricle during diastole}Clubbing {Ans: Bulbous enlargement of distal phalanges of fingers and toes that occurs with chronic cyanotic heart and lung conditions}