Review normal cardiac anatomy
1. Pericardium
2. Epicardium
3. 4 chambers
a. Right atrium
b. Left atrium
c. Right ventricle
d. Left ventricle
4. 4 valves – Try Pulling My Arms
a. Atrioventricular
i. Tricuspid-three cusps
ii. Mitral- two cusps
b. Semilunar – three cusps
i. Pulmonic
ii. Aortic
, Draw a diagram of the heart listing atria, ventricles, and valves.
Review the direction of blood flow.
What is the usual order of auscultation of the heart? All People Enjoy
Time Magizine
1. Aortic
2. Pulmonic
3. Erbs Point
4. Tricuspid
5. Mitral
Practice charting a normal cardiac exam. (answers obtained from shadow
health)
1. Inspection
a. Symmetrical
b. No visible abnormal findings
c. Jugular vein 4cm or less above the sternal angle
d. No visible abnormal findings in nails
e. 3 seconds or less cap refill
f. No edema
g. No visible abnormal changes of the legs
2. Palpation
a. Temporal arteries
i. No thrill