Nurse Assessment Flashcards by Nicole Lee | Brainscape

Q

How do you auscultate the carotid artery?

A

Breath in- exhale-hold breath then auscultate

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Q

How do you auscultate heart sounds?

A

Z pattern

Aortic, pulmonic, tricuspid, mitral (apical)

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Q

What subjective data should you look for?

A

Current health history- what are the symptoms?

Past patient health history

Past family health history

Determine risk factors

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