Cardio Final Exam Flashcards
1
Q
Order of steps
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Neuro Respiratory Carotid arteries jugular venous system precordium auscultate the heart inspect and palpate the arms inspect and palpate the legs abdomen musculoskeletal closure
2
Q
carotid arteries
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inspect and palpate
grade left and right 2+
3
Q
jugular venous system
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external jugular veins (determine one) collapsed supine meniscus visible at\_\_\_\_ bed elevated internal jugular venous not visible visible at\_\_\_\_\_
4
Q
precordium
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inspect and palpate: skin color chest wall pulsations heave or lift apical impulse in the \_\_\_\_ at \_\_\_\_\_ size and amplitude
5
Q
auscultate the heart
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identify areas where you listen
rate and rhythm
s1 heard louder at
s2 heard louder at
listen for extra heart sounds
6
Q
Inspect and palpate arms
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Inspect: color of skin and nail beds symmetry lesions edema clubbing Palpate: temp texture capillary refill locate and grade pulses epitrochlear lymph nodes modified allen if necessary
7
Q
inspect and palpate legs
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Inspect: color hair distribution venous pattern size, swelling, edema, atrophy - measure calf if atrophy skin lesions or ulcers Palpate: temp tenderness inguinal lymph nodes locate and grade pulses check or pretrial edema
