CARDIOLOGY
VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT
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Examining the face
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Auscultating the lungs
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Examining the neck
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Inspecting and palpating the precordium
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Inspecting the hand and lower legs
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Detailed explanation-1: -The cardiac examination consists of evaluation of (1) the carotid arterial pulse and auscultation for carotid bruits; (2) the jugular venous pulse and auscultation for cervical venous hums; (3) the precordial impulses and palpation for heart sounds and murmurs; and (4) auscultation of the heart.
Detailed explanation-2: -Palpation includes assessing the arterial pulse, measuring blood pressure, palpating any thrills on the chest, and palpating for the point of maximal impulse. Arterial pulse: When palpating the arterial pulse, the examiner should be able to gather the rate, rhythm, and characteristics.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which action performed by the nurse during a physical assessment demonstrates an understanding of the cardiovascular system? Auscultates the aortic valve in the second intercostal space at the right sternal border.
Detailed explanation-4: -Palpate the radial pulse. Assess for radio-radial delay. Palpate the brachial pulse. Assess for a collapsing pulse. Auscultate the carotid artery. Palpate the carotid pulse. 11-Jul-2022