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· Avoid compressing the artery
· Ask person to take a breath, exhale, and hold



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when using the bell of the stethoscope to
1 First heart sound S1 signals... 2 auscultate the carotid artery what should
the nurse remember?



3 timing 4 Third heart sound S3 occurs...



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First heart sound S1 signals... beginning of systole

First heart sound S1 is loudest the apex
at...

Second heart sound S2 occurs closure of semilunar valves
with...

Second heart sound S2 is the base
loudest at...

immediately after S2, when AV valves open and atrial blood first
Third heart sound S3 occurs...
pours into ventricles

Third heart sound S3 is -adults may indicate heart failure
abnormal in... -persons over age 35

what happens during the Fourth Atria contract and push blood into noncompliant ventricle
heart sound S4?

Gentle, blowing, swooshing sound (turbulent blood flow) that
murmurs
can be heard on chest wall

, frequency or pitch
what are the characteristics of intesity or loudness
sound? duration
timing

frequency or pitch described as high pitched or low pitched

intensity or loudness loud or soft

duration very short for heart sounds: silent periods are longer

timing systole or diastole

what kind of artery is the carotid a central artery, closr to the heart
artery?

the carotid artery timing closely ventricular systole
coincides with...

where is the carotid artery pulse in groove between trachea and sternocleidomastoid muscle
located?

why is it difficult to isolate the because it is so closely interrelated with lifestyle, habits, and
"aging process" of the diseases
cardiovascular system?

What is attributes to the aging -Increase in systolic BP due to thickening and stiffening of the
process alone related to the arteries
cardiovascular system? -No change in heart rate or cardiac output at rest

what are the caused of CVD interaction of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors

evidence shows they contribute to majority of cardiac risk;
Modifiable risk factors
treatment and control of these help to lessen risk

race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and educational
Non-modifiable risk factors
level carry an excess burden of CVD

Hypertension is 2 to 3 times oral contraceptives
more common among women
taking

hypertension is highest in what African/African American
group?

o Any chest pain or tightness? (Onset, location, character,
PQRST?)
Chest pain questions o Any associated symptoms?
o Any shortness of breath? (Onset, duration?)
o Do you have a cough? (Duration, frequency, type?)

orthopnea question How many pillows do you use when sleeping or lying down?

cyanosis or pallor question have you ever noticed your facial skin turn blue or ashen?

do you awaken at night with an urgent need to void? How long
nocturia question
has this been occurring?

edema question o Do you have any swelling of your feet and legs? Onset?

o Cardiac medical history
o Cardiac family history
o Nutrition
o Smoking
cardiac history questions
o Medications/drugs
o Alcohol
o Exercise
o Environment

why do we palpate the carotid Yields important information on cardiac function
artery?

what do we auscultate for in presence of bruit
middle/older aged people in the
carotid artery?

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