Week 9 Assessment of Cardiovascular and Peripheral Vascular System

Week 9           Lecture: Assessment of Cardiovascular and  Peripheral Vascular System

1. Review of anatomy & physiology
2. Changes with age
3. Techniques of examination
4. Screening for health promotion

Special Considerations                                             

1. Health Promotion
2. Lifespan
3. Psychosocial
4. Cultural/Environmental assessment

Documentation of findings

1. Assessment of heart sounds
2. Palpation and auscultation of arterial pulses
3. Inspection and palpation of peripheral perfusion

Laboratory: Assessment techniques and use of equipment