NursingNURS 6512 (NURS 6512)

Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular (Week 7: Ch. 13, 14, & 15)  Examination techniques of the Heart, Lungs, and PV systems (See Notes)  Examination findings of arterial blood flow in infa nts (339) (345) o At birth the cutting of the umbilical cord, through which oxygen has been provided in utero, requires the infant to begin breathing. The onset of respiration expands the lungs and carries air to the alveoli. o When pulse is weak, expect cardiac output bay be diminished or peripheral va...