Cardiac
Located on the posterior wall of the right atrium near the junction of the inferior and superior vena cava
What is the SA node?
A provider places their hands on the patient's back or lower chest (with thumbs aligned near the midline or 10th rib) and asks the patient to take a deep breath. They watch for symmetrical movement of the hands away from the midline
What is Respiratory Excursion?
A physical examination maneuver used by doctors to detect ascites
What is the Fluid Wave Test?
Olfactory
What is Cranial Nerve 1?
Information obtained through physical examination
What is Objective Data?
PQRST
What is the Cardiac Cycle?
Breath sounds heard over the lungs
What are Vesicular Breath Sounds?
Pain noted when pressure is placed on the LLQ
Who is a positive Rosving’s sign?
Trigeminal
What is Cranial Nerve V?
Information obtained from the patient and/or family member
What is Subjective Data?
A swishing sound indicative of occlusive arterial disease
What is a Bruit?
Bronchophony
Egophony
Whispered Pectoriloquy
What are Tests to Auscultate Voice Sounds?
Difficulty swallowing
What is Dysphagia?
Facial
What is Cranial Nerve VII?
A mnemonic used to collect information for each symptom the patient shared
What is COLDSPA?
Located at the fourth or fifth intercostal space left sternal boarder
What is tricuspid?
High pitched, short popping sounds heard during inspiration
What is Fine Crackles?
A physical exam maneuver used to check for irritation of the iliopsoas muscle, most commonly associated with acute appendicitis
What is Dysphagia?
Spinal Accessory
What is Cranial Nerve XI?
A type of advanced directive whereas a competent adult makes known their wishes regarding care that will be provided in the final stages of a terminal illness
What is a Living Will?
The radial and apical pulse aren’t the same
What is a Pulse Deficit?
Heard over the Trachea and Thorax, high pitched with harsh and hollow quality
What are Bronchial Breath Sounds?
Pain the occurs over the hollow abdominal organs
What are Visceral Pain?
BEFAST
What is Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time?
Assessment, Diagnosis, Plan, Implement, Evaluate
What is the Nursing Process?