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PRACTICUM - CARDIAC
Student__________________________________ Date _________________________
HEALTH HISTORY POINTS CORRECT INCORRECT/
INCOMPLETE
NOT
DONE
Any past or family history of heart disease? 1
Do you take any medicine? 1
Do you have any chest pain/ tightness 1
Do you have any shortness of breath? 1
Do you have a cough? 1
Do you tire easily? 1
Do you have any swelling of your feet or legs? 1
Number of pillows needed to sleep? 1
Do you awaken at night to urinate? 1
Assess cardiac risk factors – smoking, exercise, diet, etc. 1
INSPECT/PALPATE/AUSCULTATE POINTS CORRECT INCORRECT/
INCOMPLETE
NOT
DONE
Carotid Arteries – inspect for visible pulsations 5
Palpate and grade pulse/assess for thrill