Heart assessment Flashcards
Point of Maximum impulse
where apex touches anterior chest wall, heart movements are easily palpated
apical pulse
pulse found at apex of heart
time to count apical HR
60 seconds to check for murmur or abnormality
What can be found during apical heart rate
murmur or abnormalities
where to find apical heart rate
5th intercostal, left midclavicular line
S1 and S2 sounds
Lub Dub
valves in S1 sound
Systole, AV valves close
valves in S2 sound
diastole, semilunar valves close
location of 4 heart valves
mitral is left AV, Aortic is LV and aorta, tricuspid is right AV and pulmonic is RV and pulmonary arteries
Carotid arteries, bruit & thrill
blowing sound in carotid arteries, vibration felt in carotid arteries. caused by blood turbulence
where to palpate for carotid bruit
side of neck with head turned
where to listen for carotid bruit
turn head away from side being examined
What to look for during jugular vein assessment
jugular vein distention
what position to assess jugular veins
semi-fowlers position
Jugular Venous Distention indication
visible jugular veins pulsing with HR
How to document cardiac assessment
BP, HR, Central vessels, peripheral pulses, peripheral veins, peripheral perfusion
