This course will review the common components of a cardiac assessment as well as some of the most common findings related to a cardiac examination.
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 Curriculum Designer for Relias. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
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