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NURS. 251: Cardiovascular Exam Questions and Answers 2024/2025( A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED).
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Nurs. 251: CardiovascularPeripheral arterial Disease PAD - ANS sharp, stabbing pain. intermittent claudication' lowering
feet may decrease pain
SKIN: cool, hairless, dry, shiny; pallor on elevation, rubor on dependency
PAIN: sharp/stabbing: worsens with activity and elevation
Pulses: absent or diminished
Edema: infrequent
Ulcers: Distal(toes)
Peripheral venous disease PVD - ANS Aching, cramping pain; elevating feet may relieve pain;
homan's sign
SKIN: warm,tough, leathery, mottled color
PAIN: aching/cramping; elevation relieves pain
PULSES: usually present
EDEMA: Frequent
ULCERS: more proximal (lower leg/ankle)
Location of Apical Impulse (PMI) - ANS L 5th ICS, MCL
Peripheral Pulses - ANS Radial, Femoral, popliteal, Tibil, Pedal
Apical Impulse - ANS thrill= palpable murmur (cat's purr).
abnormal: >2cm, forceful, and displaced lower, laterally.
normal=light tap, about 1-2 cm
epigastric area - ANS aortic pulsation
APETM - ANS aortic
pulmonic
Erb
Tricuspid
MItral/apical area
Aortic area - ANS 2nd ICS, R of sternum
Pulmonic Area - ANS 2nd ICS, L of Sternum
Erb's point - ANS 3rd ICS, Immediately L of sternum
Tricuspid area - ANS L 5th ICS, Close to Sternum
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