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| Point of Maximal Impulse (PMI) |
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| apical pulse- a central pulse |
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-when AV valves close
-dull low pitched sound "lub"
-can be heard at all sites
-usually louder at apical area |
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-semilunar valves close
-"dub"
-can be heard at all sites
-usually louder at base of heart |
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-usually not heard
-low in pitch
-occurs early in diastole right after S2
-sounds like "lub-dub-e"
-normal in children and young adults
-may indicate heart failure |
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-ventricular gallop
-occurs near the very end of diastole jjust before S1 and creates the sound of "dee-lub-dub" (S4,S1,S2)
-can be heard in older clients and sign of hypertension |
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Identify heart sounds in all four anatomic sites (APTM)
APe To Man |
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Aortic-right side 2nd intercostal
Pulmonic-left side 2nd intercostal
Tricuspid- left side 5th intercostal
Mitral:-left side follow 5th intercostal to midclavicular line |
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| palpate pulses as assess for RAS |
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Definition
Rhythm
Amplitude 0, +1, +2, +3
Symmetry |
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assess extremities for perfusion
CMST |
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color
moisture
sensation
temperature |
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| blowing or swishing sound created by turbalence of blood flow due to a narrowed arterial lumen or to a condiioin, such as anemiaor hyperthyroidism, that elevates cardiac output |
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| often accompanies a bruit, is a vibrating sensation like the purring of a cat or water running through a hose. Indicates turbulent blood flow due to arterial obstruction |
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