PracticeQuiz content is free on an ad-supported model.

Unfortunately, we can't support ad blocker usage because of the impact on our servers. If you'd like to continue, please disable your ad blocker and reload page.

Reload page

CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

During the assessment of a patient’s heart sounds, the nurse hears a grating sound at the left of the sternal border. It is slightly muffled sounding. What might be the cause of this abnormal heart sound?

Aortic stenosis
Pericardial inflammation
Mitral valve abnormalities
Ventricular septal defect

Explanation

Answer: B - The assessment of a grating sound at the left of the sterna border that is slightly muffled would most likely be the sounds of a pericardial friction rub. The pericardial friction rub is usually caused by pericardial inflammation.

Was this helpful? Upvote!

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz

Ad-Blocker not supported

CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz