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33 Cards in this Set
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Size and weight of the heart |
Fist size Approximately 255g in women and 310g in men |
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Referred to as its base |
Upper portion/ both atria |
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The lower portion or the ventricles are referred to as its... |
Apex |
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The point where the apex touches the chest wall |
Point of maximal impulse |
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Anterior chest area that overlies the heart and great vessels |
Precordium |
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Valves located at the exit of each ventricle at the beginning of the great vessel |
Semilunar valves |
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What are the 2 semi lunar valves |
Pulmonic valve Aortic valve |
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How does heart sound produced |
Valve closure |
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Site where it can be auscultate with stethoscope for heart sounds and murmurs |
Precordium |
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Arteries that supply oxygen to the neck and head |
Carotid arteries |
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Artery that is the only source of blood to the brain, prolong occlusion of these arteries can result in serious brain damage. |
Carotid arteries |
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A blowing or swishing sound |
Bruit |
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created by turbulence of blood flow due either to a narrowed arterial lumen (a common development in older people) or to a condition, such as anemia or hyperthyroidism, which elevates cardiac output |
Bruit |
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Frequently accompanies a bruit, is a vibrating sensation like the purring of a cat or water running through a hose. It, too, indicates turbulent blood flow due to arterial obstruction. |
Thrill |
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Veins that drain blood from the head and neck directly into the superior vena cava and right side of the heart. |
Jugular veins |
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veins that are superficial and may be visible above the clavicle. |
External jugular vein |
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veins that lie deeper along the carotid artery and may transmit pulsations onto the skin of the neck |
Internal jugular vein |
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It may indicate right-sided heart failure. |
Bilateral jugular vein distension |
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5 areas for listening to the heart |
Aortic Pulmonic Err's Point Mitral Tricuspid |
All People Enjoy Time Magazine |
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Subjective data focus questions |
Chest pain location and radiation Irregular heartbeat, palpitations Family history of heart defect Activity of daily living Usual exercise |
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Risk factors for heart disease |
High LDL and Low HDL Family History Upper body obesity Cigarette smoking Diet high in saturated fats and transfatty acid |
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Bounding abdominal pulsation |
Aortic aneurysm |
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Asymmetric volumes may indicate |
Stenosis or thrombosis |
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Decreased pulsation may indicate |
Impaired left cardiac output |
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Thickening, hard, rigid, beaded, inelastic walls may indicate |
Arteriosclerosis |
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Pulsation Thrills Heaves |
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Cardiovascular common symptoms |
Chest pain Breathlessness Ankle swelling Fatigue |
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Deficiency of blood in a body part due to construction or obstruction of a blood vessel |
Ischemia |
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PMI displaced laterally or lower indicates |
Enlarged heart |
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Diffuse lift or heave lateral to apex indicates |
Enlargement or overt activity of left Ventricle |
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