Cardiac Jeopardy

Cardiac Sounds

100

this sound correlates with the closure of the AV valves & beginning of systole

s1

200

this sound correlates with closure of the semilunar valves & beginning of diastole

s2

300

this sound is turbulent blood flow in which a swooshing or blowing sound may be auscultated over the precordium

murmur

400

this sound can occur when blood flows too quickly through an unobstructed artery or when blood flow is partially blocked

bruit

500

these two types of heart sounds may be because of a cardiac issue like valvular regurgitation or stiffened ventricles 

s3 and s4 (extra sounds)

Cardiac Areas

100

this sound is heard here: 2nd ICS RSB

aortic

200

this sound is heard here: 5th ICS MCL

mitral

300

this sound is heard here: 2nd ICS LSB  

pulmonic

400

this sound is heard here: 3rd ICS LSB

erb's

500

this sound is heard here: 4th ICS LSB

tricuspid

Interventions

100

these are temporarily used in the hospital to prevent clots; but don't forget to turn the machine on when they are applied!

SCDs

200

this item is needed for lifetime to prevent recurrence of venous issues

compression hose

300

this item helps ensure that you can assess capillary refill while wearing them

TED hose

400

this class of medication can help prevent blood clots, particularly if someone is post-op or hospitalized and not getting OOB too much

anti-coagulation medications (ex: heparin)

500

promoting mobility is important to prevent this complication

DVTs

arterial vs venous insufficiency

100

ulcers may be circular, pale, or gangrenous

arterial insufficiency

200

skin may be thick and tough, brown to reddish/blue in color

venous insufficiency

300

pallor noted with legs elevated

arterial insufficency

400

pulses may be diminished or absent with delayed capillary refill

arterial insufficiency

500

educate your patient to avoid crossing their legs with this type of insufficiency

venous insufficiency

Assessment

100

this tool can help assess a weak pulse

doppler

200

an impression of varying grades will be noted with this assessment

pitting edema

300

be cautious when palpating this landmark on older patients

carotid arteries

400

this test can assess for early signs of peripheral vascular insufficiency

ABI - ankle/brachial index

500

your patient is c/o sudden pain and tenderness in the leg and you notice their skin is reddened and warm; what may be occuring?

DVT