Cardiopulmonary Assessment Flashcards
Modifiable risk factors for CV disease are :
Exercise (30-60 min/day)
Smoking
Obesity
Stress
Poor diet
HTN
Hyperlipidemia
What objective finding might a patient with cardiopulmonary dysfunction report?
SOB
Palpitations
Chest pain
Cold extremities
What vital signs would be most important to assess in a patient with cardiopulmonary disease?
HR
BP
RR
O2 stats
What are daily weights so important to monitor in patients with cardiovascular disease?
Most adequate measurement of fluid retention/loss
What might a nurse inspect in a patient in acute respiratory distress?
Use of assessors muscles
Retractions
Restlessness
Cyanosis
What might a nurse inspect in a patient experiencing circulatory impairment?
Pallor
Jugular vein distention
Edema
How does a nurse palpate respiratory excursion?
Stand behind patient
Place both hands on each side of patients back w/ thumbs about 2 inches apart
Have patient inhale
(Should move symmetrically)
How does a nurse palpate tactile fremitus ?
Place palms of hands on patients back while they are speaking
What is the difference between pitting & non-pitting edema?
When is each noted?
Nonpitting- no indentation. Happens with acute local injury or thyroid or lymphatic dysfunction
Pitting- indentation (score 1-4). Happens w/ heart, liver or kidney dysfunction
Why does the nurse palpate for symmetry in peripheral pulses?
Assess for strength and equality on both sides
What does a cap refill >3 seconds indicate?
Impaired circulation or oxygenation
