Problem
• Define the apical impulse and describe its normal location, size, and duration.
• Which abnormal conditions may affect the location of the apical impulse?
• Explain the mechanism producing normal first and second heart sounds.
• What is syncope?
• Define the third heart sound.
• Define pulmonic stenosis.
• Define physiologic splitting.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.