Cardiovascular Assessment Questions and
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Documentation Correct Answ_- Skin to all extremities, uniform colour, warm to touch. No
open areas or edema noted. Hair evenly distributed. Capillary refill < 2 sec. Radial and brachial
pulses strong bilaterally +2. Popliteal, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibialis pulses palpable
bilaterally. Denies pain at rest or activity.
Landmarks for the Cardiovascular System Correct Answ_- Sternal notch > angle of Louis
- 2nd to the 5th intercostal space (for the heart)
- on the right border of sternum to left mid clavicular line (for the heart)
- Right side is anterior/left side is mostly posterior (for the heart)
Symptoms Related to Cardiovascular Correct Answ_- Chest pain (describe the classic
symptoms)
- Arrhythmias/dysrhythmias
- Syncope
- Edema
, - Fatigue
- Extremity changes
Inspection: Precordium Correct Answ_- Position: Supine with HOB 30-45 degrees
- Assess for pulsations at all sites
- What is the normal findings?
Landmarks for Palpation & Auscultation Correct Answ_- Aortic: 2nd intercostal space right
side
- Pulmonic: 2nd intercostal space left side
- Erbs Point: 3rd intercostal space left side
- Tricuspid: 5th intercostal space left lower sternal border
- Mitral (Apical): 5th intercostal space, mid-clavicular line
- ALWAYS LANDMARK BEFORE STARTING
Murmurs Correct Answ_- If heard, note...
1. Location - where is it heard best
2. Intensity - soft or loud