Palpation Flashcards
1
Q
what do you palpate for (cardio)
A
apex beat, heaves and thrills
2
Q
what does lateral displacement of the apex beat suggest
A
cardiomegaly
3
Q
how to palpate for heaves
A
place heel of hand parallel to left sternal edge. if heaves re present heel of hand will be lifted with each systole
4
Q
what does the presence of parasternal heaves indicate
A
right ventricular hypertrophy
5
Q
how to palpate for thrills
A
place hand horizontally across the chest wall over each heart valve in turn. the thrill is a palpable murmer
6
Q
palpating for sacral oedema
A
indicates right ventricular failure
