PE:Cardiovascular: normal vs abnormal Flashcards
1
Q
normal is regular rate
A
tachycardia >100BPM
Bradycardia <60BPM
2
Q
Regular rhythm
A
irregularly irregular rhythm (a-fib)
3
Q
heart sounds normal
A
murmur (backflow of blood through valves)
gallop/extrasystoles (extra beat) (CHF) **think of a horse
Rubs (pericarditis) **inflammation of the pericardium so its rubbing against
4
Q
what is the definition of rate
A
the speed of heartbeat
ex. tachycardia or bradycardia
5
Q
what is the definition of rhythm
A
pattern of heartbeat
as seen in the picture
6
Q
if a person has a normal rhythm and irregular rate can you say RRR?
A
no because the person has regular rhythm but their rate is either tachycardia or bradycardia
instead you can document regular rhythm, tachycardia or bradycardia
