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What is the precordium?

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Area on anterior chest overlying heart and great vessels

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How many chambers does the heart have?

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Four chambers: atria and ventricles

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What are the two major blood circulation loops?

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  • Pulmonary circulation
  • Systemic circulation
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What is the pericardium?

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Tough, fibrous, double-walled sac that surrounds and protects heart

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Define myocardium.

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Muscular wall of heart

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What is the endocardium?

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Thin layer of endothelial tissue that lines inner surface of heart chambers and valves

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What are the two pump systems in the heart?

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Each side of the heart has an atrium and a ventricle

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What is the main purpose of heart valves?

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Prevent backflow of blood

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How do heart valves operate?

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Open and close passively in response to pressure gradients in moving blood

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Name the types of valves in the heart.

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  • Two atrioventricular (AV) valves
  • Two semilunar (SL) valves
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What is the function of the tricuspid valve?

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Right AV valve

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What is the function of the bicuspid or mitral valve?

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Left AV valve

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What occurs during diastole?

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Ventricles relax and fill with blood; 2/3 of cardiac cycle

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What happens during systole?

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Heart’s contraction, blood pumped from ventricles fills pulmonary and systemic arteries; 1/3 of cardiac cycle

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What is isometric contraction?

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Contraction against closed system that builds high level pressure in ventricles

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What does S1 signify?

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Closure of AV valves; signals beginning of systole

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What does S2 signify?

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Closure of semilunar valves; signals end of systole

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True or False: The volume of right and left ventricular systole is always equal.

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True, but can be affected by respiration

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What is the third heart sound (S3) associated with?

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Occurs when ventricles resistant to filling during early rapid filling phase (protodiastole)

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What does the fourth heart sound (S4) indicate?

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Occurs at end of diastole when ventricle resistant to filling

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What are heart murmurs caused by?

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  • Increased blood velocity
  • Decreased blood viscosity
  • Structural defects in valves
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What is cardiac output?

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Volume of blood pumped by heart per minute; CO = HR x SV

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Define preload.

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Venous return that builds during diastole

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What is afterload?

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Opposing pressure ventricle must generate to open aortic valve against higher aortic pressure

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What is the characteristic waveform of the carotid artery pulse?
* Smooth rapid upstroke * Summit rounded and smooth * Downstroke more gradual with dicrotic notch
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What is the function of jugular veins?
Empty unoxygenated blood directly into superior vena cava
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What does the A wave in jugular venous pulse reflect?
Atrial contraction; some blood flows backward to vena cava
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What changes occur in blood volume during pregnancy?
Increases by 30% to 40%
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What does isolated systolic hypertension indicate?
Increase in systolic BP due to thickening and stiffening of the arteries
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What are common dysrhythmias in aging adults?
* Supraventricular and ventricular dysrhythmias * Ectopic beats
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What is the significance of the Frank-Starling law?
Greater the stretch, the stronger the heart’s contraction
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What is the importance of health teaching in older adults?
Significant role in reducing risk for cardiovascular diseases
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What should be assessed to evaluate carotid arteries?
Palpate only one carotid artery at a time to avoid compromising arterial blood to brain
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What is the position for assessing jugular veins?
Supine with head and chest slightly elevated
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What equipment is needed for cardiac assessment?
* Marking pen * Small centimeter ruler * Stethoscope with diaphragm and bell endpieces * Alcohol wipe
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What should be observed when inspecting jugular venous pulse?
Possible distention and characteristics of jugular versus carotid pulsations
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What is the significance of the apical impulse during inspection?
Note location, size, amplitude, and duration
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What are the auscultatory areas associated with heart valves?
* Second right interspace: aortic valve area * Second left interspace: pulmonic valve area * Left lower sternal border: tricuspid valve area * Fifth interspace at left midclavicular line: mitral valve area
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What is the aortic valve area location?
Interspace
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What is the location of the pulmonic valve area?
Second left interspace
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Where is the tricuspid valve area located?
Left lower sternal border
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What is the mitral valve area location?
Fifth interspace at around left midclavicular line
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What characteristics should be noted when assessing heart rate and rhythm?
Describe characteristics
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What are the extra heart sounds that should be listened for?
Describe characteristics
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What factors should be considered when listening for murmurs?
* Timing * Loudness * Pitch * Pattern * Quality * Location * Radiation * Posture * Change of position
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What screening measure can detect hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?
Transition from standing to squatting
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How can central venous pressure (CVP) be estimated?
By assessing jugular venous distention
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What test should be performed if venous pressure is elevated or heart failure is suspected?
Abdominojugular test
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When does the transition from fetal to pulmonic circulation occur?
In the immediate newborn period
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What is the normal heart rate range for a newborn immediately after birth?
100 to 180 beats per minute (bpm)
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What extracardiac signs may reflect heart status in newborns?
* Skin * Liver size * Respiratory status
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Do murmurs in the immediate newborn period necessarily indicate congenital heart disease?
No
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What characteristics do murmurs typically have in the immediate newborn period?
* Grade 1 or 2 * Systolic * No other signs of heart disease * Disappear in 2 to 3 days
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Does the absence of murmurs in the immediate newborn period ensure a healthy heart?
No
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What signs may indicate heart disease in infants?
* Poor weight gain * Developmental delay * Persistent tachycardia * Tachypnea * Dyspnea on exertion * Cyanosis * Clubbing
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When does clubbing of fingers and toes usually appear?
Late in the first year, even with severe cyanotic defects
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What is the characteristic rhythm in infants?
Sinus dysrhythmia
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What is a common finding in children regarding heart murmurs?
Innocent (or functional) murmurs
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What are the characteristics of most innocent murmurs?
* Soft * Relatively short systolic ejection murmur * Medium pitch; vibratory * Best heard at left lower sternal or midsternal border * No radiation to apex, base, or back
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What is important for patient teaching regarding innocent murmurs in children?
Need to believe that this murmur is just a “noise” and has no pathologic significance
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What vital signs changes occur in pregnant women?
* Increase in resting pulse rate of 10 to 15 bpm * Drop in BP from normal prepregnancy level
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What happens to the palpation of the apical impulse in pregnant women?
Higher and lateral compared with normal position
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What heart sounds changes occur due to increased volume and workload in pregnant women?
Changes in heart sounds
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What is a mammary soufflé?
Occurs near term or when woman is lactating
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What cardiovascular change is common with aging?
Gradual rise in systolic blood pressure
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What happens to the left ventricular wall thickness with age?
Increases
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What increases with age regarding heart rhythm?
Presence of supraventricular and ventricular dysrhythmias
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What are common causes of ischemic chest pain?
* Angina pectoris * Prinzmetal or variant angina * Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
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What are common causes of non-ischemic chest pain?
* Pericarditis * Mitral valve prolapse * Aortic dissection * Secondary pulmonary HTN
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What are some gastrointestinal causes of chest pain?
* Gastroesophageal reflux * Esophageal spasm * Cholecystitis * Pancreatitis
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What are dermatologic causes of chest pain?
Herpes Zoster
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What musculoskeletal/neurologic conditions can cause chest pain?
* Costochondritis * Chest wall muscle strain
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What psychogenic factors can cause chest pain?
* Depression * Anxiety
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What are the variations in heart sounds?
* Loud (accentuated) * Faint (diminished) * Varying intensity * Split
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What are the types of abnormal extra sounds?
* Systolic ejection click * Aortic prosthetic valve sounds * Midsystolic click * Opening snap * Mitral prosthetic valve sound * Third heart sound * Fourth heart sound * Summation sound * Pericardial friction rub
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What are abnormal findings related to pulsations in the precordium?
* Thrill at the base * Lift (heave) at the left sternal border * Volume overload at the apex * Pressure overload at the apex
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What congenital heart defects can be identified?
* Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) * Atrial septal defect (ASD) * Ventricular septal defect (VSD) * Tetralogy of Fallot * Coarctation of the aorta
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What murmurs are caused by valvular defects?
* Midsystolic ejection murmurs (Aortic stenosis, Pulmonic stenosis) * Pansystolic regurgitant murmurs (Mitral regurgitation, Tricuspid regurgitation) * Diastolic rumbles of atrioventricular valves (Mitral stenosis, Tricuspid stenosis) * Early diastolic murmurs (Aortic regurgitation, Pulmonic regurgitation)
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What should be observed when assessing the neck during a cardiovascular examination?
* Carotid pulse * Jugular venous pulse * Jugular venous pressure
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What should be noted during the inspection and palpation of the precordium?
Describe location of apical pulse and note any heave (lift) or thrill
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What is included in the auscultation assessment of heart and neck vessels?
* Identify anatomic areas noting rate and rhythm * Listen in systole and diastole for murmurs * Repeat with bell * Listen at apex and base

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