Shadow Health Cardiovascular Exam (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)

Shadow Health Cardiovascular Exam (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) Relevant Medical History Asked about heart problems - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies heart problems Asked about heartbeat - CORRECT ANSWER-Reports normal heartbeat Reports normal heart rate Denies palpitations Denies arrhythmia Asked about high blood pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies high blood pressure Reports last blood pressure check 140 over 80 or 90 Reports belief that current blood pressure is on the high side of normal range Asked about heart murmur - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies heart murmur Asked about swelling - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies swelling other than foot wound Asked about blue skin - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies blue skin Asked about cardiac tests - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies having a stress Denies having an echocardiogram Denies having a coronary artery CT scan Asked about cardiac surgeries - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies having a heart catheterization Denies having angioplasty or stent Denies having a pacemaker Review of Systems Asked about chest pain - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies chest pain Denies angina Asked about chest tightness - CORRECT ANSWER-Reports chest tightness during asthma exacerbations Denies current chest tightness Asked about breathing problems - CORRECT ANSWER-Reports wheezing Reports shortness of breath Denies waking at night, unable to breathe Denies sleep apnea Denies difficulty breathing when lying down Denies current breathing problems Followed up on breathing problem triggers - CORRECT ANSWER-Reports breathing problems occur during asthma exacerbations Asked about leg cramping - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies leg cramping Risk Factors Asked about mobility - CORRECT ANSWER-Reports being immobile for past three days Asked about Venous Thrombosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies tender or painful areas other than foot wound Denies redness other than foot wound Denies unusual warmth Denies history of venous thrombosis Asked about cholesterol - CORRECT ANSWER-Denies cholesterol problems Asked about dietary habits - CORRECT ANSWER-Reports drinking Diet Coke Reports trying to avoid sugar Reports not worrying about diet . . .. . . . . . . .