10.2 Physical Examination of the Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
What are 4 components to a heart examination?
A
Inspection
Palpation
Percussion (omitted for heart exam)
Auscultation
2
Q
When inspecting the chest wall, carotid arteries and jugular veins, what are you looking for?
A
Pulsations
Lifts
Heaves
Thrusts
3
Q
When inspecting nailbeds and skin what are you looking for?
A
Cyanosis
4
Q
Where is the Apical impulse?
A
Midclavicular line at the 5th L intercostal space
5
Q
by what method do you find the base, left sternal border, right sternal border, apex, epigastrium, and left axillae.
A
Palpation
6
Q
When palpating over the base of the heart what are you looking for signs of?
A
Thrill or rushing vibration
7
Q
At what posts do you perform auscultation?
A
Aortic, Pulmonic, Second Pulmonic, Tricuspid and Mitral Posts
