Cardiac examination Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first part of the Cardiac assessment after the peripheral examination?
A
Assesment of JVP
2
Q
What are the 2 sections of the assessment of the JVP
A
- Identify jugular venous pulse
- Measure the jugular venous pulse
3
Q
What is the next section after the assessment of the JVP?
A
The examination of the precrodium
4
Q
What are the differing sections of the examination of the precordium
A
Inspection
Palpation
Auscultation
5
Q
Describe the inspection of the precordium
A
- Look for any chest deformities
- Look for any scars
- Look for a pacemaker
- Look for any visible pulsation
6
Q
Describe the 4 procedures within the palpation section?
A
- Identifying Apex beat
- heaves
- Thrills
- Tracheal position
7
Q
Describe the heaves procedure
A
- Hand easily lifted with chest wall movement
- Press flat of hand firmly to L of sternum
8
Q
what are thrills?
A
Palpable murmers
