Cardiac assessment Flashcards
1
Q
SOB
A
orthopnoea, SOB in supine
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea, SOB when sliding off pillow in sleep, can be relieved by sitting over edge of bed
How much can you do at your best and worse?
What can’t you do because of your breathlessness?
2
Q
Cough questions?
A
When did it start? Do you know what started it? How long have you had it for? Over 8 weeks is chronic Is there Sputum? Does the cough occur at night? Is it painful?
3
Q
Secretions
A
Can the secretions clear themselves?
are they impairing lifestyle or gas exchange?
Has the sputum changed in quality or quantity?
4
Q
Wheeze
A
airways narrowed by bronchospasm
tightness in chest when breathing out
allergic reaction- asthma
5
Q
Pleuritic pain
A
broken ribs
pneumothorax
pulmonary embolism
6
Q
Activities of Daily living
A
Are you able to dress, bathe, shop? increasing breathlessness or fatigue? What have you stopped doing? Well heated home? Dusty, smoky? Stairs at home? How many? Eating pattern
