Cardiac Assesment Flashcards
Describe the location and proper technique of assessing the following components of the carotid arteries.
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What does a CMS check involve?
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Describe the location and proper technique of assessing the following components of the heart sounds S1 and S 2
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Describe the location and proper technique of assessing the following components of the jugular veins. .
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Identify data to be collected in the physical assessment of a patient with a cardiac problem.
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Identify the defining characteristics fo normal sinus rhythm
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Describe the electrical and subsequent mechanical activity of the heart reflected in the EKG during the p wave
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Describe the electrical and subsequent mechanical activity of the heart reflected in the EKG during the P-R interval
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Describe the electrical and subsequent mechanical activity of the heart reflected in the EKG during the QRS complex.
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Describe the electrical and subsequent mechanical activity of the heart reflected in the EKG during the t- wave
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State the purpose and interventions and associated rationale for these diagnostic tests: cardiac angiogram/ catheterization.
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State the purpose and interventions and associated rationale for these diagnostic tests cardiac monitoring( ambulatory, avionics( holter monitor), telemetry)
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State the purpose and interventions and associated rationale for these diagnostic tests: cardiac stress testing ( exercise and chemical)
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State the purpose and interventions and associated rationale for these diagnostic tests: echocardiogram
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State the purpose and interventions and associated rationale for these diagnostic tests: electrocardiogram(EKG,ECG)
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