CV assessment

What should you do if your patient is experiencing chest pain?

• Call rapid response/get help

• Check vital signs

• Administer oxygen

• Remain with the patient

When palpating neck pulses, it is best to:

• Check one side at a time

• Check both sides at the same time

You would document a normal pulse with the rating of:

• 1+

• 2+

• 4+

• 5+

Which would be recommended yearly screenings for a healthy heart?

• Blood pressure

• Cholesterol

• Blood sugar

• All of the above

What would be good advice for a patient with peripheral vascular disease?

• Bathe in very hot water to kill bacteria

• It is best to walk barefoot

• Avoid wearing constrictive clothing

• Use a heating pad for minor aches and pain

Which is an expected finding of a lower extremity assessment?

• Pink nail beds

• Delayed capillary refill

• Lack of hair

• Unequal pulses

How many auscultation points are there when listening to the heart?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Which is an abnormal finding when listening to the heart?

• Heartrate of 90

• S1 S2 sounds

• Regular rhythm

• Murmur

What might be included in discharge instructions for a patient who experienced a heart attack?

• Exercise 3-4 days a week

• Reduce stress

• Quit smoking

• Eat a heart healthy diet

A patient who has a blackened area on their left great toe may have:

• Congestive heart failure

• Poor hygiene

• Peripheral arterial disease

• Hammertoe