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Exam 1, Practical 1 - Eval of Cardiac Pt
Exam 1, Practical 1 - Eval of Cardiac Pt
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Health Care
Graduate
02/17/2013

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Term
Categories of chart review/hx (8)
Definition
dx, date of event
symptoms on admit
med hx
meds
cardiac risk factors
lab values
hospital course since admit
misc
Term
Symptoms at admit: items to discuss (5)
Definition
SOB
nausea
chest pain
hoarseness (2º to mitral valve stenosis, AV septal defect)
activity at time of onset
Term
Chest pain symptoms: descriptors to discuss (3)
Definition
gradual* v rapid onset
deep* v superficial pain
pinpoint c 1 finger: Y/N*

(*=cardiac symptom)
Term
Med hx: items to discuss (3)
Definition
other diseases
surgeries
previous hospitalizations
Term
Cardiac risk factors: reasons for importance (2)
Definition
IDs needed facets for intervention
Px indicators
Term
Lab values to procure/review (3)
Definition
Hgb/Hct
Glucose
WBC
Term
Hospital course since admit: items to review (2)
Definition
type of sx
complications
Term
Items to discuss in pt interview/education (4)
Definition
understanding of disease
pt goals for rehab
support/family
home layout/situation
Term
Components of objective assessment (6)
Definition
inspection (observation)
vitals
auscultation
palpation
musculoskeletal components
endurance
Term
Components of inspection/observation (3)
Definition
integumentary
facial expression
posture
Term
Components of integumentary scan (4)
Definition
skin tone (cyanosis, pallor, flushing)
digital clubbing
scar
edema (monitor weight)
Term
HR/BP values to obtain (times; 3)
Definition
at rest
immediate post-ex
10 min post-ex (if possible)
Term
Vital signs to obtain
Definition
HR
BP
RR (outpt)
O2 sat (outpt)
breathing (ask pt to talk)
Term
Components of palpation (4)
Definition
thorax (symmetry of breathing)
chest wall (tender points)
percussion (optional - not acute care; assess heart size)
sensation (digits - self-pulse; distal scar)
Term
Sternal precautions - don'ts (9)
Definition
ø lift >8lb
ø push/pull in transfers
ø shoulder mvmt >90º
ø crossbody add
ø twisting, deep bending
ø valsalva
ø driving
ø long periods of overhead activity
ø motion that produces pulling/stretching
Term
Sternal precautions - dos (2)
Definition
brace chest while coughing/sneezing (1st 2 wks at home)
report clicking/popping to physician
Term
Sternal precautions: Stop, rest, call Dr if... (7)
Definition
chest pain/pressure/tightness/burning
SOB
dizziness
N&V
abnormal heartbeats
diaphoresis
extreme fatigue
Term
Strenal precautions timeframe
Definition
4 weeks
Term
Sternal precaution reminders (3)
Definition
limit # of times to climb stairs; can use fingertip on handrail
keep arms in front when pulling shirt on
splint chest while coughing/sneezing
Term
Components of musculoskeletal exam (4)
Definition
ROM (fxnl)
strength
gait/balance
orthopedic dysfxn (co-morbidities)
Term
NO strength testing if:
Definition
UE
acute care
6-8 wk post-MI or post-sx

(document active mvmt against gravity only (3/5)
Term
Full ROM testing at _____ weeks
Definition
8 weeks (outpt)
BW or less
Term
Possible orthopedic dysfxns (3)
Definition
arthritis
amputation
artificial joints
(and more...)
Term
Components of endurance testing (5)
Definition
distance/time
rating of angina
HR response
6 minute walk test
stress test (outpt)
Term
S1 heart sound =
Definition
"lub"
closure of mitral (M1) and tricuspid (T1) valves
Term
S1 heard loudest at...
Definition
apex (L 4th intercostal space)
Term
Cause of very soft S1
Definition
L ventricular dysfxn (MI, CHF)
Term
Cause of very loud S1
Definition
HTN,
Mitral valve stenosis
Term
S2 heart sound =
Definition
"dub"
closure of aortic (A2) and pulmonic (P2) valves
Term
S2 heard best at...
Definition
base (R = A2, L = P2)
Term
A2 or P2 heard loudest?
Definition
A2 louder than P2
Term
S4 heard best...
Definition
at apex or L 4th intercostal space (T1 space)
pt in supine
Term
S3 heard best...
Definition
at apex or L 4th intercostal space (T1 space)
Term
S3 = first sign of...
Definition
CHF,
decr ventricular compliance, incr diastolic volume
Term
S4 = normal in...
Definition
young athletes
Term
S4 = sign of...
Definition
ventricular stress (e.g. MI)
Term
S3 = normal in...
Definition
children, young adults (M ≤20s, F ≤30s)
Term
JVD msmt position
Definition
supine,
HOB 30º,
head turned slightly away
Term
JVD msmt: normal values
Definition
<3 cm above manubriosternal jxn
Term
JVD msmt: abnormal values
Definition
3-5 cm above manubriosternal jxn
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