Indicate wether the following statements are true or false

1. Sterno-clavicular area covers the upper part of the sternum, manubrium, the infra- sternal
notch, and the Sterno clavicular joints……………………………..
2. Aortic area is located over the second intercostal space just below the second rib on the right……
3. Pulmonic area is located located over the second intercostal space just below the second rib on
the left……………………….
4. Erbs area: located midway between the pulmonic and apical areas over the third to

fourth intercostal ……………s

5. Systole is when ventricles relax to accept blood…………………..
6. QRS wave spread through bundles, fibers, & ventricular contraction within (.10 sec or
less)………………………..
7. ST segment is the period between completion of ventricular contraction and
recovery……………………………..
8. T wave indicates recovery from atrial contraction…………….
9. Lethal dysrhythmias, Myocardial infarction, and Aortic dissection are the most lethal
myocardial disorders………………..
10. Myocardial infarction is manifested as a substernal chest pain and pressure which usually
comes on at rest and may refer or radiate to shoulder, arm or jaw and across chest……….
11. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of S1 sound:-
a. Caused by the closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves (atrioventricular)
b. Is the first of the paired sounds (Lub)
c. Is louder at the apex
d. Correlates with the Popliteal pulse
e. Heard at the beginning of systole
12. The following symptoms indicate heart dysfunction EXCEPT:-
a. Dyspnea on exertion
b. Orthopnea
c. Syncope and loss of consciousness
d. Palpitations or irregular pulse rate and rhythm
e. A bulging fontanel in a 15 year old
13. Which of the following is an important history in a cardiac patient?
a. Diabetes and Congestive heart failure
b. Coronary heart disease and Congenital defects
c. Hypertensionand Rheumatic fever
d. Angina pectoris and streptococcal infection
e. All the above
14. The following are non-cardiac cause of chest pain EXCEPT:-
a. Pneumonia
b. Pancreatitis
c. Referred gall bladder disease
d. Costochondritis
e. Rheumatic endocarditis
15. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease:-
a. Smoking and Hypertension
b. Obesity and DM
c. Diet high in saturated fats and low in fiber and Type A personality
d. Lack of physical activity and smoking
e. Older men and post-menopausal women