Heart and Peripheral Vascular Prelab Assignment
- Choose the correct past medical history related to this area of assessment. (Select all that apply)
Myocardial Infarction
Headaches
Blood clots
Varicose Veins
Atrial Fibrillation
2. Identify proper stethoscope placement of heart sounds at the five locations name of location anatomical landmark descriptions:
- Name: Intercostal Space: Right or Left Side:
Border Description:
- Name: Intercostal Space: Right or Left Side:
Border Description:
- Name: Intercostal Space: Right or Left Side:
Border Description:
- Name: Intercostal Space: Right or Left Side:
Border Description:
- Name: Intercostal Space: Right or Left Side:
3. Border Description:
Where is the S1 and S2 sound heard the loudest? _____________________________.
In what area would murmurs be auscultated?
How would the nurse describe the heart rhythm?
4. Describe 2 healthy findings for the following assessment areas:
Color and Color Variations:
Condition and Symmetry:
Venous Patterning:
Hair Distribution:
Heart and Peripheral Vascular Prelab Assignment
5. List the 3 type of lesions which may be found on the legs and feet and give at least 1 example of each:
6. If lesions are identified, what 4 criteria would the nurse want to use to assess the lesions?
7. The proper technique for assessing the temperature of the lower extremities would be identified with the:
Dorsal aspect of the hand
Medial aspect of the hand
Lateral aspect of the hand
Anterior aspect of the fingers
8. The correct way to assess for edema on both legs would be using bilateral thumbs to palpate from proximal to distal making sure to palpate the feet and toes. TRUE/FALSE
9. The posterior tibial pulse is found near the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus. TRUE/FALSE
10. The dorsalis pedis pulse is located on the outside (lateral) of the medial malleolus area. TRUE/FALSE
11. Assessment findings for capillary refill could include: (select all that apply).
brisk refill
immediate refill
refill less than 3 seconds
refill more than 3 seconds
refill is normal
12. When assessing for ulcerations on the foot, the nurse must only check between the great toe and second toe since most ulcers form in this specific location. TRUE/FALSE. APA FORMAT