Rapid Review: Components of a Cardiac Assessment

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

A. About This Course

B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: Cardiac Health History

A. Overview

B. Chest Pain and Discomfort

C. Elimination Habits

D. Activity and Exercise

E. Sleep and Rest

F. Dyspnea

G. Cough

H. Review

I. Summary

Section 3: Performing a Cardiac Exam

A. Overview

B. General Appearance

C. Inspection of Skin

D. Blood Pressure

E. Pulse

F. Jugular Venous Pulsation

G. Inspection of Extremities

H. Review

I. Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

A. Summary

B. Course Contributor

C. References

D. Congratulations

Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as Subject Matter Expert and Content Writer for Relias. She is currently developing her medical writing skills through the University of California San Diego's medical writing program. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor