Cardiovascular assessment

Question 1

cardio assessment

Answer 1

Use inspection, palpation, percussion,

and auscultation.

Question 2

Auscultate with the diaphragm to

hear

Answer 2

high pitched sounds

Question 3

Auscultate with the bell to

hear

Answer 3

low pitched sounds

Question 4

Auscultate the apical impulse at

Answer 4

the fifth intercostal space, left midclavicular line

Question 5

abnormal heart sounds; S3

Answer 5

• Normal finding in children and young adults

* Cardinal sign of heart failure

Question 6

abnormal heart sounds; S4

Answer 6

•Abnormal-heard over tricuspid or mitral area when
patient is lying on left side
•Heard in elderly or patient with hypertension, aortic
stenosis or history of myocardial infract (MI)

Question 7

pericardial friction rub

Answer 7

Inflamed pericardial surfaces rub together and
produce a high-pitched friction noise that is grating
or scratchy. Best heard when patient is leaning
front.

Question 8

Pulse 0-4

Answer 8

0+= absent
1+= weak
2+= normal
3= increased
4= bounding

Question 9

Carotid pulses are palpated

Answer 9

separately

Question 10

Risk reduction for coronary artery

disease (CAD)

Answer 10

• Eat low sodium foods
• Exercise at least 30 minute a day
• Manage stress
• No smoking
• No alcohol
• Low fat, low cholesterol diet