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When listening to heart sounds, which valve closures are heard best at the base of the heart. Select all that apply.

A.

pulmonic

B.

tricuspid

C.

aortic

D.

mitral

Question Solution

Correct Answer : A,C

A. Pulmonic valve closure is best heard at the base of the heart, near the second intercostal space at the left sternal border.

 

B. Tricuspid valve sounds are best heard at the lower left sternal border, near the apex rather than the base of the heart.

 

C. Aortic valve closure is also best heard at the base of the heart, near the second intercostal space on the right sternal border.

 

D. Mitral valve sounds are heard best at the apex of the heart, near the fifth intercostal space in the midclavicular line, not the base.


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