Vascular Assessment lab Flashcards
1
Q
heart auscultation, in order with locations
A
- Aortic valve: 2nd ICS, R of sternum
- Pulmonic valve: 2rd ICS, L of sternum
- Tricuspid valve: 4 and 5th ICS, L of sternum
- Mitral: 5th ICS, and L midclavicular line
2
Q
palpation of pulses:
A
- Carotid
- Brachial
- Radial
- Femoral
- Popliteal
- Dorsalis pedis
- Posterior tibial
(always compare to the other side, start from distal to proximal)
3
Q
what is the best point to listen the S2 sound?
A
Erb’s point, 3rd intercostal space L of the sternum