Auscultation of heart sounds and being familiar with normal sounds helps in knowing what is abnormal
a. In the normal heart sound, there is an S1 and S2, also referred to as "lub" "dub." What is the "lub" and the "dub"?
b. With the "lub" "dub" being the normal sound, what are some of the other abnormal sounds that can be heard by stethoscope?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Discussion should explain and include the valves, systole and diastole, and the location to place the stethoscope to best hear these sounds.
b. Included here should be focused on abnormal sounds such as rubs; an S3 sound, which would be a gallop; and sounds of diseased valves and what they may sound like.
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