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Give the two locations of the heart

One including intercostal spaces

Second including structures

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  1. Left mid clavicular between the 2nd and 5th ICS

2. In the precordium, in mediastinum, between lungs, above diaphragm, posterior sternum, anterior vertebrae

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What is the typical size of a heart and what are characteristics of a woman’s heart

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Size of a heart is a clenched fist

Women’s heart are smaller
And weight less



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Where is the base of the heart
(Include ICS and sternal border)

Where is the apex of the heart
(Include ICS)

Where can the apical pulse be seen and palpated
-give its 2 other names

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Base: top of heart at 2ns ICS, and sternal border from left to right

Apex: bottom of heart 5th ICS

Apical pulse: left MCL At the fifth intercostal space

Aka: Point of maximal impulse “mitral”



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Name the arterial (sounds red) great vessels,

Where arterial vessels originate from and what direction do the turning

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Arterial great vessels: to body

-carotids: to brain

-aorta
-Pulmonary veins
• flow oxygenated blood

Arterial great vessels originate from base of heart and turn to supply the body

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What is the exact location of the carotids

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Between the sternocleidomastoid and the trachea

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Name the Venus great vessels and what blood they carry

(Name the two jugulars)

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  1. Jugulars
    - internal: not visible
    - external: visible with depression mid clavicle
  2. Superior vena cava
    3. Inferior vena cava
  3. Pulmonary arteries

-Venus great vessels carry deoxygenated blood

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Name the 2 chambers and what separates them and what their actions are

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Atrias: Collects and pumps blood

Ventricles: pumps to lung

The septum separates the right and left side of the heart

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Name the major differences between the right and left side of the heart

Circulation
Types of walls
Size


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Right

  • circulates blood from lower pulmonary system
  • thinner walled
  • Smaller

Left

  • circulates blood to entire body v HIGHER PRESS
  • Muscular
  • Larger
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What are the four valves named after

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The four valves are named after the vessels they fill

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Name the two divisions of valves and their subdivisions include side of heart and ICS

Name the sound each division of valves make

Name the locations of the semi lunar valves

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  1. Atrioventricular (32)
    - Tricuspid R side 4th ICS
    -Mittal L side 5th ICS
    •S1 “lub” MT close
  2. Semi lunar valves
    -pulmonic valve: between right ventricle and pulmonary artery
    L side 2nd ICS

-aortic valve: bwtween left ventricle and aorta
R side 2nd ICS
•S2 “dub” AP close

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Name your Atrioventricular valves

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MT

  • mitral
  • Tri cuspid
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Name your semi lunar valves

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 AP

Aortic
Pulmonic

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What is the acronym for the heart landmarks

Give the landmarks of the heart in relation to the side and intercostal spaces for auscultation

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All physicians eventually take money

A-ortic: R second intercostal

P-ulmonic:L second intercostal

E-rbs point: left third intercostal

T-richspid: left fourth
intercostal

M-itral (PMI) (apical) : left mid clavicular fifth intercostal

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Give the three layers of the heart, the type of tissue and where they are in relation to the heart

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Three layers of heart

  1. Endocardium: innermost
    • thin walled,lines chambers
  2. Myocardium: middle
    • thick walled, muscular for pumping
  3. Epicardium: outer most
    • thin
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What are characteristics of the pericardium

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The pericardium is tough, Fibrous and encloses the heart

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What is cardiac Tampanode and upon auscultation of someone with cardiac tapenade what are you gonna hear and why

How do you resolve cardiac Tampanode

How does cardiac Tampanode occur

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Cardiac tamponade is the accumulation of blood in the pericardium

In someone with cardiac tampanode you’re gonna hear muffled heart sounds because of decreased ventricular filling

You resolve cardiac tamponode by draining the fluid going into the xiphoid process and into the heart

Cardiac tapanode occurs due to trauma

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Where do the coronary arteries and veins arise from and go to in relation to the heart

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Coronary Arteries and veins arise from base of heart and brunch to Apex

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What side of the heart has a greater blood supply

What are the two main arteries in a blood supply

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The left side of the heart has greater blood supply

Did you main arteries in the left sided heart blood supply are the:
-left coronary
-circumflex arteries


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Where do cardiac veins empty deoxygenated blood

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Cardiac veins of the deoxygenated blood into the coronary sinus

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Where does the hearts ability to beat start

What chamber does this ability arise from

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In the Sino atrial (SA node)

The SA note located in the right atrium

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What is the function of the SA node

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the SA Node is known as the pacemaker of the heart

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What is meant by the conduction system of the heart

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A group of specialized muscle Cells and fibers that initiate the normal cardiac cycle and cause construction

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What is meant by depolarization & (Re)polarization in relation to the conduction system

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Depolarization: activation of heart muscle contraction

(Re) polarization: refers to muscle cells returning to rest

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How many times per minute does the electrical stimuli from the SAnode occur

Now AV node

Now Purkinje fibers

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The electrical stimuli from the SA node occurs at 60–100 times per minute

Electrical stimuli from AV node occurs at 40- 60 bpm

Electrical simila from Perkinji fibers occurs at 25 –40 bpm

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Give DEE steps of the conduction system for the heart from depolarization to repolarization
1. Pulse leaves SA note signaling atria DEpolarization (contraction) 2 impulse travels down internal nodal pathway to AV note =gate keeper (which is still in atria) 3. AV node functions as a slight delay allowing for blood from atria to empty into ventricle 4. Inpulse Then goes to the bundle of His that branches out to the right and left branches 5. That then goes to the Purkinje fibers and causes ventricular contraction 6. Post DEpolarization of ventricles, ventricles return to resting REpolarization
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What does the SA NODE Initiate (cause) | Say the type of polarization
The SA node causes atrial contraction (DE polarization)
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What is the SA node represented by on an EKG What does the contraction of The ventricles represent on EKG What do ventricle relaxations represent on an EKG
SA- atrial contraction= P Ventricular contraction= QRS ventricular relaxation=T
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What kind of pump system is the cardiovascular system known as and why
The cardiovascular system is known as a double pump system because of the division between the pulmonary and systemic circulation
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Give the two basic steps of pulmonary and systemic circulation
1. Blood enters right side of heart circulates to lungs | 2. Blood enters left at heart circulates To rest of body
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When is Systole and what happens during Systole When is diastole and what happens during diastole
Systole: is during contraction: the squeezing of the ventricles and blood out of the body Diastole: during relaxation: filling of ventricles
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Give all related information for the first heart sound What S is it? What does it start? What closes?
“LUB” =S1 - known as the beginning of Systole - MT close
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Give all related information for the second heart sound What S is it? What does it start? What closes?
DUB= S2 - end of Systole, beginning diastole - AP close
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Name the three parts to the cardiac output in relation to “loads” andvwhat they mean 
Cardiac output includes * preload: amount at beginning of heart contraction (that will be ejected from ventricle) * Contractility: as amount of blood increases force of contractility increases * Afterload: amount of pressure post her contraction 
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What is afterload also known as
Afterload also known as the resistance of pushing blood out Pressure in Great vessel = after load
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During S2 what is happening within the ventricles How big is S2 in relation to S1
During S2 ventricles Phil S2 is two times greater than S1
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Give The formula for cardiac output What does cardiac output mean What is normal cardiac output in relation to liters What is normal cardiac output in relation to milliliters per beat
CO = HR X SV Cardiac output is the amount of blood pumped per minute (aka each cardiac cycle )  Normal cardiac output in liters is 6 – 8 L per minute Normal cardiac output in ML is  55 to 80 ML per beat
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Define stroke volume
The volume of blood ejected from the heart per minute
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What decreases cardiac output
Heart failure
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Name a few things that will increase HR/SV/CO
- stress - anxiety - trauma - exercise - nor/epinephrine
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What two factors (system) control the heart rate
The heart rate is controlled by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
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What is sympathetic system also known as What does the sympathetic nervous system do to the heart rate What is released during the sympathetic nervous system and give the chain reaction
Sympathetic narcissistm: “fight V flight” The sympathetic nervous system increases heart rate Nor/Epping Efron released during sympathetic nervous system increasing contractility increasing cardiac output
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As part of the sympathetic nervous system what do the baroreceptors do What do the chemo receptors do and where are they found
Barrow receptors regulate heart rate and stretch Chemo receptors Increase heart rate after sensing a decrease in pH, oh to an increase in CO2 -Found in aortic arch and parotid sinuses
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What is the parasympathetic nervous system known as What is it’s action on heart rate and how does it do this
Parasympathetic nervous system = rest in digest PNS decreases her rate by simulating Vegas nerve innervating SA node slowing heart rate contractions
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What does an ECG give in relation to the myocardium And what does it record (Think of the meaning of ECG and where is tall happens)
And ECG gives us a picture and information of the electrical conduction of the myocardium ECG records cardiac electrical changes as specific waves/intervals
45
 Give the portions of an ECG and what do you mean +PR
P: contraction of atrium QRS: contraction of ventricle T: relaxed state PR: Time of firing of SA Note to begin construction 
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What are arrhythmias and give a numerical value for them | What do you wanna find out with an ECG about an arrhythmia Origin
Arrhythmias are Irregularpulses Below 60 or above 100 ECG done on arrhythmia to determine (origin) -whats happening, and cause
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What is atrial fibrillation
A fib is an irregularly irregular heart rhythm
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What do the JVD Venus neck vessels reflect What side is JVD best noted on
JVD Venous neck vessels reflect pressure in the right atrium  JD best noted on right side
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What are findings you’re going to see in CHF patients
``` -Extreme JVD pulasations -edema -dyspnea -rails  ```
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Give lifespan considerations for older adults in relation to heart and neck Left atrium Ejection fraction (%, walls, intolerance)  heart rate Response
Enlarged left atrium -mitral valve closes slower Decreased ejection fraction at 45% - should be 53 to 73% - decreased because left ventricular wall thickens - causes exercise intolerance decrease heart rate variability decrease heart rate Decrease response to sympathetic nervous system
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What does an ejection fraction of 45 %indicate
Ejection fraction of 45% indicate cardiac issues
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Give cultural considerations for coronary heart disease in relation to cause of death and countries
Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in high income countries because of fast food availability
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What cultural group has a greater percentage of obesity
Mexicans have a greater percentage the Caucasians to be obese
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What does hypertension increase among African-Americans
Hypertension in African-Americans increases deaths due to heart disease
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What are pregnant women more likely to have an increase of Give numerical values What occurs and why does this occur What is a tip to help with this issue
Pregnant women likely to have an increase in blood volume About 40 to 60% more (1500 ml ⬆️ norm Increase blood volume increasing cardiac output due to increase in stroke volume A tip is to sleep on the left side to increase cardiac output
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What happens when a pregnant woman lays supine and why
Laying supine while pregnant decreases cardiac output making her to circulate blood due uterus impeding venous return
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What are men most likely to experience from heart issues What are women least likely to experience from heart issues but what do they get stuck with
Men likely to die from heart issues Women have lower morbidity rates due to heart issues but have worse outcomes -heart conditions 
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Give signs and symptoms a woman would experience during an M I and when she would experiences
Women with MI - increased fatigue - difficulty sleeping - dyspnea Women are most likely to experience these symptoms post MI
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Define cardiac emergencies by giving six examples
1. Unstable arrhythmias 2. Cardiogenic shock - heart suddenly doesn’t pump enough blood 3. systemic/pulmonary embolisms - full or partial blockages 4. aortic dissection‘s - tear in inner layer of large blood vessel (aorta) 5. CHF 6. hypertensive crisis
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What do you do before conducting interventions during a cardiac emergency
Conduct a rapid assessment before interventions during credit emergencies as patient may deny pain
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What are things you want to collect during your initial assessment which is meant to be a quick exploration of presenting symptoms
During an initial assessment you wanna get - onset - duration - severity - precipitating factors ( causes) 
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What is the number one rule when It comes to the symptom of chest pain
ALWAYS RULE OUT MI | -ask if oain radiating to left arm, neck, jaw
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Give a few symptoms of MI
Chest pain, SOB, abnormal BP, palpitations, diaphoresis
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What do you wanna get during the focus physical exam for any cardiac respiratory situations
Get ECG, cardiac enzymes, x-ray, CKMB, troponins
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If a patient presents with an arrhythmia what do you want to get And why
If a patient presents with arrhythmias get an ECG for determining because
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What can fluid overload lead to an result in
Food overload can lead to pulmonary edema resulting in decompensated (unresolved) heart failure
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In relation to urgent assessments for the heart and vessels what do you always want to get especially with fluid volume overload (2things, one is a description)
get extent of edema using edema scale And get an accurate description of pain plus alleviating and aggravating factors
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When collecting subjective data what are risk factors you wanna assess for
biographical info -age, gender, ethnicity, occupation Past medical history -HTN, DM, CAD Meds Family history - Hx Of am I, HTN, DM, CA DEE, any family members passing in their age
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What is a quick statistic about people who smoke
People who smoke show to have sudden deaths
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What is the most important teaching for risk factors for your patient Name a few other risk factor -puff puff Any dis?
#1 teach risk factors the patient wants to  modify first * smoking - HTN - activity level - DM - overweight
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What are our three cardiovascular health goals Decrease death Increase/report Control what
1. Reduce coronary heart disease death and disease 2. Increase number of in my patience who receive timely defibrillation and thrombolytics - have patient no signs and symptoms and report on time to be treated 3 increase number of adults with HTN that control HTN -EDU! , Med, exercise
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What is vital for patients to know about an MI And why
It’s vital for patients to know sudden symptoms of an MI to know when to Seek treatment in time
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What is blood pressure considered as and mostly linked with in rekation to MI
Blood pressure is the most controllable respector and mostly length with the development of coronary artery disease
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What are three things that we can do for patients to reduce the risk of MI and heart disease Ask everytime Control of dis Glucose
-smoking cessation (always ask pt about intrest is quitting!) -Control blood pressure/cholesterol diet, weight - DM control of glucose!!! 
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For someone at risk for heart disease what is the diet they should follow
Low -sodium, fat, sugar, calories (1200) High -fresh fruits/veggies
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What do you want to assume about chest pain
All chest pain is cardiac chest pain until proven otherwise by asking about radiation
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Give common subjective cardiovascular symptoms
- chest pain - dyspnea - cough - fatigue - edema - nocturia - palpitations - syncope - dizziness
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What are age related changes you see in older adults Activity  A& 0 Failure
- decreased activity tolerance - syncope - Arrhythmias
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When checking for JVD How high do you elevate the bed, would you put under the patient’s head What are normal findings for JVD What are abnormal findings for JVD and what do they mean How do you diagnose abnormal JVD
When checking for JVD elevate the head of bed to 30– 45° and put pillow under head Normal JVD findings are less than 3 cm Abnormal JBD findings are greater than 3 cm indicating bright ventricular failure Abnormal JVD classified by position above sternal angle for more than 15 seconds
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What is the dissension associated with and why
Vein distention is associated with heart failure due to fluid volume overload
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When inspecting and assessing the carotid what 2 specific things are tou assessing for what does a thrill feel like and what does a Broui sound like and indicate
Any thrills or bruits Thrill : rushing vibration Broui: whooshing sound indicating turbulent blood flow
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What does JvD reflect In relation to the right atrium
JVD reflects the pressure of the right atrium
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Upon inspecting and palpating in the precordium what do you wanna search for if the patient has a lump What are you looking for within your heart landmarks
 upon inspecting in palpating precordium if you discover a lump you want ti asses if it is a pacemaker We’re looking at heart landmarks you’re looking for any thrills heaves : vigerous movement lifts: slight movement
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What is the most important cardiovascular technique and how do you carry it out
Most important credit technique is auscultation done with the diaphragm and bell
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How do you Asses the hepato-jugular reflux And what classifies a positive result, what does it mean
1. Press on the patient’s liver for 10 sec - to increase Venus return making JVD prominent for  2. Check for increase in possession of jugular vein Positive equals above 3 cm from more than 15 seconds means fluid overload or right ventricular/tricuspid stenosis 
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Why do extra Heartsounds occur When is S3 heard what does it sound like Where is it located When is S4 heard what does it sound like and when is it common
Extra Heartsounds occur from vibrations of rapid ventricular filling S3: Heard early diastolic post s2 - Kentucky - left second intercostal space S4: Late diastolic right before S1 - Tennessee - common and left ventricular complaints
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What do you hear when auscultating cardiac Tampanode What are orher abnorm heart sounds
Cardiac tampanode created muffled heart sounds OTHER: - systolic ejection click - snap - Pericardial friction rub
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Define systolic ejection click
Systolic ejection click: sudden bulging of abnormal aortic/pulmonic valve or sudden dissension associated with great arteries
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Define snap
Snap: opening early diastolic sounds with mitral stenosis
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Define pericardial friction rub
Pericardial friction rub a.k.a. acute pericarditis: increased pitch scratching/greeting sound in left lower sternal border
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What are laboratory test used to assess myocardial damage specific to intracellular myocardium What are these two laboratory test used for (specific to MI)
CKMB “creatinine kinase” Norm: 0–5 mg/mL Troponin Norm: less than 0.2 Laboratory test used to rule out MI OTHER: x ray: to see heart size , ecg 
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Give what an injection fracture measures Give norm
Ejection fraction measures percent of blood leaving heart each contraction Norm: 55 to 75%
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Give nursing outcomes Related to heart and neck vessels
Demonstrates adequate circulation Maintains fluid balance
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Give nursing diagnosis related to heart and neck vessels
Decreased cardiac output Impaired tissue perfusion related to create an excess full volume
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Give nursing interventions related to Heart and neck vessels
Teach patients sign of cardiac Eskimia and when to call 911 Assess for chest pain, shortness of breath, Adema document arrhythmias Way patient daily maintain accurate I&O
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what does CP mean | Chest pain

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