An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a graphic recording of electrical activity during the cardiac cycle.  Electrical activity recorded by the electrocardiogram (ECG) tracing that denotes the spread of the stimulus through the ventricle is the:

Your next patient has known severe aortic stenosis. You palpate the chest and detect a fine, rushing vibration over the base of the heart at the right second intercostal space.  This turbulence of blood flow noted on palpation is described as a:

You are examining a 70-year-old male patient who is being evaluated for an episode of syncope.  Auscultation of his heart reveals a mid-systolic ejection murmur, medium pitch, crescendo-decrescendo, heard best at the second right intercostal border with the diaphragm of the stethoscope.  The sound of this murmur radiates to his neck.   Which heart murmur is present?

A 74-year-old female patient has symptoms of increased SOB, especially when she lies down.  She is tired all of the time and feels lightheaded more often lately.  Her echocardiogram results revealed grade IV mitral valve regurgitation.  Which of the following statements would you expect to hear when you are auscultation her heart sounds?

To examine fine motor function, ask your patient to touch each finger to his/her/their thumb in rapid sequence. If your patient is able to perform this test correctly, the results of this test conclude the patient has

Your next patient is complaining of ear pain. You conduct an examination of the tympanic membrane with an otoscope. Findings that would indicate acute purulent otitis media include:

Heart sounds are characterized by pitch, intensity, duration and timing in the cardiac cycle.  S1 indicates the beginning of systole and is heard best at the apex of the heart where it is usually louder than S2.  Which of the following valves is closing during S1?

 ___________ is the body’s ability to sense it’s location, movements and actions. It is a continuous loop of feedback between sensory receptors throughout the body and nervous system. Rapid rhythmic alternating movements and accuracy of movements are examples of tests performed to evaluate this.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is caused by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors.Modifiable risk factors for heart disease are largely influenced by our lifestyle choices. Non-modifiable cardiovascular risk factors are not altered with lifestyle modification.  Which of the following is NOT a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor?

Monofilament is used to test sensation on several sites of the foot.  Loss of sensation to touch of the monofilament is an indication of peripheral neuropathy. When you are using a monofilament to assess sensory function you: