Clinical Examination - Cardiovascular System (II)

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  • Created by: Eltanova
  • Created on: 02-10-20 19:30

1. Which of the following statements are incorrect, regarding BP measurement?

  • Atrial fibrillation repeat measurements to get an average reading due to stroke volume and BP varying from heart beat to heart beat
  • A difference of BP in each arm is indicative of aortic or subclavian artery disease
  • The position needs to be below the heart line, as otherwise hydrostatic pressure causes a change in recordings
  • A patient in supine position with a BP that drops by >20 mmHg when standing, is known to have postural hypotension
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2. What is the definition of systole in blood pressure?

  • Is the lowest pressure produced by during arterial filling
  • Is the maximum pressure produced during ventricular contraction
  • Is the pressure exerted against arterial walls during blood circulation in the body
  • Is the lowest value applied by blood vessels before the next cycle (filling and contracting of the heart)

3. What is important to consider in discoloration of the skin observed in a clinical examination?

  • May be an indication of a brain tumour
  • May be an indication of chronic kidney disease
  • May be ignored unless presenting with pain
  • Not cyanosis (not categorized as a discoloration)

4. What is the definition of blood pressure?

  • Is the pressure exerted against arterial walls during blood circulation in the body
  • Is the maximum pressure produced during ventricular contraction
  • Is the lowest pressure produced by during arterial filling
  • Is the lowest value applied by blood vessels before the next cycle (filling and contracting of the heart)

5. What best describes: Haemoglobin breakdown that is deposited into the skin due to venous insufficiency or applying local heat to the site of pain

  • Hyperpigmentation
  • Hypercarotenaemia
  • Haemosiderin
  • Haemochromatosis
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