Presenting findings

Question 1

Cardio present findings

Answer 1

I performed…..
On general inspection, he was comfortable at rest
No peripheral stigmata of cardiac pathology
Pulse was _bpm, normal rate and rhythm
On palpation there were no heaves and thrills
On auscultation 1st and 2nd heart sounds were present with no added sounds
In summary, this was a normal cardiac exam

Question 2

To complete cardio

Answer 2

Femoral pulses + radiofemoral delay
BP in both arms and lying and standing in one arm
Opthalmoscopy
12 lead ECG

Question 3

To complete resp

Answer 3

Check sputum pot (volume, consistency, colour, odour)

Assess peak flow

Question 4

How to comment on aorta

Answer 4

Pulsatile and non expansile

Question 5

Which pulses do you Auscultate in PVD

Answer 5

Subclavian, carotid, aorta and femoral