Cardiovascular Flashcards
Auscultation of Heart Sounds Aortic area Pulmonic area Mitral area Tricuspid area
2nd intercostal space at the right sternal border
2nd intercostal space at the left sternal border
5th intercostal space medial to the left midclavicular line
4th intercostal space at the left sternal border
ABI (ankle brachial index) indicates rigid arteries Normal - no blockage Mild blockage Mod blockage Severe blockage
>= 1.3 1.0-1.3 0.8-0.99 0.4-0.79 <0.4
Breath sounds:
abnormal, discontinuous, high pitch popping sounds more often w inspiration
Crackle
breath sounds
dry, crackling sound heard during both inspiration and ex
Pleural friction rub
breath sounds
continuous low pitched sounds described as having a snoring or gurgling quality that may be heard during both inspiration and expiration
Rhonchi
breath sounds
continuous high pitched wheeze heard with inspiration or expiration
Stridor
breath sounds
Continuous musical or whistling sound composed of a variety of pitches. Heard during both inspiration and or expiration, but variable from minute to minute and area to area
Wheeze
BMI: underweight Normal overweight ob class 1; ob class 2; extreme obese
,18.5
- 5 -24.9
- 0-29.9
- 0-34.9; 35.0-39.9; >=40.0
Angina pain scale 1 2 3 4
mild, barely noticeable
Moderate, bothersome
Moderate severe very uncomfortable
Most severe or intense pain ever experienced
Respiratory rates for healthy: Newborn 1 year 10 years Adult
33-45
25-35
15-20
12-20
Respiration rhythm
Normal
COPD
I:E 1:2
I:E 1-3,4
Percent MHR with standard formula
Lower THR
Upper THR
HRmax x 55%
HRmax x 90%
HR using Karvonen formula:
LTHR
UTHR
(HRmax - HRrest) x 40% + HRrest
(HRmax - HRrest) x 85% + HRrest
The ____ test is used to assess the function of the valves of the saphenous vein to determine the status of a pt’s venous circulation
Percussion test
Systolic blood pressure should increase with moderate exercise at a rate of _ to _ mm Hg per MET level of activity
7 to 10
