Sample Answer for NURS 6512 Week 7: Assessment of the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular System\u00a0Included After Question<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\nCardiovascular disease<\/a> (CVD) is the largest cause of death worldwide. Accounting for 800,000 deaths annually, CVD frequently goes unnoticed until it is too late. Early detection and prevention measures can save the lives of many patients who have CVD. Conducting an assessment of the heart, lungs, and peripheral vascular system is one of the first steps that can be taken to detect CVD and many more conditions that may occur in the thorax, or chest area.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis week, you will evaluate abnormal findings in the area of the chest and lungs. In addition, you will appraise health assessment techniques and diagnoses for the heart, lungs, and peripheral vascular system.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLearning Objectives<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nStudents will:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Evaluate abnormal cardiac and respiratory findings<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Apply concepts, theories, and principles relating to health assessment techniques and diagnoses for the heart, lungs, and peripheral vascular system<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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NURS 6512 Week 7: Assessment of the Heart, Lungs, and Peripheral Vascular System<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLearning Resources\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nRequired Readings<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nNote:<\/span><\/b> To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the <\/span>Course Materials<\/span><\/b> section of your Syllabus.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBall, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2015). <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 13, \u201cChest and Lungs\u201d (pp. 260-293)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis chapter explains the physical exam process for the chest and lungs. The authors also include descriptions of common abnormalities in the chest and lungs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 14, \u201cHeart\u201d (pp. 294-331)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe authors of this chapter explain the structure and function of the heart. The text also describes the steps used to conduct an exam of the heart.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 15, \u201cBlood Vessels\u201d (pp. 332-349)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis chapter describes how to properly conduct a physical examination of the blood vessels. The chapter also supplies descriptions of common heart disorders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. (2016). <\/span>Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care<\/span><\/i> (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 8, \u201cChest Pain\u201d (pp. 81\u201396)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis chapter focuses on diagnosing the cause of chest pain and highlights the importance of first determining whether the patient is in a life-threatening condition. It includes questions that can help pinpoint the type and severity of pain and then describes how to perform a physical examination. Finally, the authors outline potential laboratory and diagnostic studies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 11, \u201cCough\u201d (pp. 118-147)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nA cough is a very common symptom in patients and usually indicates a minor health problem. This chapter focuses on how to determine the cause of the cough through asking questions and performing a physical exam.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 14, \u201cDyspnea\u201d (pp. 159\u2013173)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe focus of this chapter is dyspnea, or shortness of breath. The chapter includes strategies for determining the cause of the problem through evaluation of the patient\u2019s history, through physical examination, and through additional laboratory and diagnostic tests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 26, \u201cPalpitations\u201d (pp. 310-317)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis chapter describes the different causes of heart palpitations and details how the specific cause in a patient can be determined.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 33, \u201cSyncope\u201d (pp. 390-397)\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis chapter focuses on syncope, or loss of consciousness. The authors describe the difficulty of ascertaining the cause, because the patient is usually seen after the loss of consciousness has happened. The chapter includes information on potential causes and the symptoms of each.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSullivan, D. D. (2019). <\/span>Guide to clinical documentation<\/span><\/i> (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Chapter 8, “Outpatient Charting and Communications” (pp. 173-188)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Note:<\/span><\/b> Download these Adult Examination Checklists and Physical Exam Summaries to use during your practice cardiac and respiratory examination.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSeidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011). Physical exam summary: Blood vessels. In <\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis Blood Vessels Physical Exam Summary was published as a companion to <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSeidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011). Adult examination checklist: Guide for cardiovascular assessment. In <\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis Adult Examination Checklist: Guide for Cardiovascular Assessment was published as a companion to <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSeidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011). Adult examination checklist: Guide for chest and lung assessment. In <\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis Adult Examination Checklist: Guide for Chest and Lung Assessment was published as a companion to <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
This week, you will evaluate abnormal findings in the area of the chest and lungs. In addition, you will appraise health assessment techniques and diagnoses for the heart, lungs, and peripheral vascular system.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Students will:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Photo Credit: ANDRZEJ WOJCICKI\/Science Photo Library\/Getty Images<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Note:<\/span><\/b> To access this week’s required library resources, please click on the link to the Course Readings List, found in the <\/span>Course Materials<\/span><\/b> section of your Syllabus.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2015). <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This chapter explains the physical exam process for the chest and lungs. The authors also include descriptions of common abnormalities in the chest and lungs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The authors of this chapter explain the structure and function of the heart. The text also describes the steps used to conduct an exam of the heart.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This chapter describes how to properly conduct a physical examination of the blood vessels. The chapter also supplies descriptions of common heart disorders.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dains, J. E., Baumann, L. C., & Scheibel, P. (2016). <\/span>Advanced health assessment and clinical diagnosis in primary care<\/span><\/i> (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This chapter focuses on diagnosing the cause of chest pain and highlights the importance of first determining whether the patient is in a life-threatening condition. It includes questions that can help pinpoint the type and severity of pain and then describes how to perform a physical examination. Finally, the authors outline potential laboratory and diagnostic studies.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A cough is a very common symptom in patients and usually indicates a minor health problem. This chapter focuses on how to determine the cause of the cough through asking questions and performing a physical exam.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The focus of this chapter is dyspnea, or shortness of breath. The chapter includes strategies for determining the cause of the problem through evaluation of the patient\u2019s history, through physical examination, and through additional laboratory and diagnostic tests.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This chapter describes the different causes of heart palpitations and details how the specific cause in a patient can be determined.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This chapter focuses on syncope, or loss of consciousness. The authors describe the difficulty of ascertaining the cause, because the patient is usually seen after the loss of consciousness has happened. The chapter includes information on potential causes and the symptoms of each.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sullivan, D. D. (2019). <\/span>Guide to clinical documentation<\/span><\/i> (3rd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Note:<\/span><\/b> Download these Adult Examination Checklists and Physical Exam Summaries to use during your practice cardiac and respiratory examination.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Seidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011). Physical exam summary: Blood vessels. In <\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This Blood Vessels Physical Exam Summary was published as a companion to <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Seidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011). Adult examination checklist: Guide for cardiovascular assessment. In <\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This Adult Examination Checklist: Guide for Cardiovascular Assessment was published as a companion to <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Seidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., Flynn, J. A., Solomon, B. S., & Stewart, R. W. (2011). Adult examination checklist: Guide for chest and lung assessment. In <\/span>Mosby’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u202f<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This Adult Examination Checklist: Guide for Chest and Lung Assessment was published as a companion to <\/span>Seidel’s guide to physical examination<\/span><\/i> (8th ed.), by Ball, J. W., Dains, J. E., & Flynn, J. A. Copyright Elsevier (2015). From https:\/\/evolve.elsevier.com\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLearning Objectives<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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