Cardiovascular Physical Assessment Assignment Results | Turned In
Advanced Health Assessment - Chamberlain, NR509-October-2018
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Cardiovascular Physical Assessment Assignment Results | Turned In
Advanced Health Assessment - Chamberlain, NR509-October-2018
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Lab Pass
Subjective Data Collection: 19 of 19 (100.0%)
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Chief Complaint
Established chief complaint Reports recent episodes of palpitations Describes heart rate during episodes as
feeling "faster than usual"
History of Presenting Illness
Asked about onset Reports first episode a month ago
Asked about frequency and duration of fast heartbeat episodes
Reports episodes occur "about once a week"
Reports 3-4 episodes total
Reports fast heartbeat episodes last 5-10 minutes
Asked about character of palpitations Describes palpitations as "thumping" or
"pounding"
Reports episodes accompanied by mild anxiety
Asked about aggravating factors Reports that palpitations seem to occur
more often in the morning
Reports episodes not exacerbated by exertion
Reports that episodes do not occur after eating
Reports caffeine as a possible aggravating factor
Asked about relieving factors Reports deep breathing and trying to relax Denies medication or other treatment
Medical History
Confirmed use of medications Confirms medications from previous visit
Reports new inhaler
Followed up on new inhaler New inhaler is Flovent Prescribed dose is two puffs Inhaler is prescribed for daily use
Describes new inhaler regiment as effective
Confirmed allergies Confirms allergies (no new allergies reported)
Asked about personal history of hypertension
Reports usual blood pressure "might be on the high side"
Denies past diagnosis of hypertension Does not check BP regularly
Is aware of risk factors for hypertension
Asked about possible contributing factors in health history
Reports no known history of heart disease Reports type 2 diabetes
Reports no past diagnosis of high cholesterol
Reports no history of rheumatic fever Reports no history of heart murmur Reports no EKG or other diagnostic
cardiac tests
Asked about stress and possible anxiety Reports occasional feelings of anxiety
Reports recent increase in stress
Reports stress related to school and work
Asked about typical diet Breakfast is usually a muffin or pumpkin bread
Lunch is usually a sandwich
Dinner is usually a home-cooked meat dish and side of vegetables
Snacks are pretzels or French fries
Asked about caffeine consumption Reports increased caffeine consumption
Reports consuming diet soda or energy drinks
Reports caffeine increase was over last month
Typical drinks 2 energy drinks before class Reports caffeine "keeps me focused but
sometimes makes me jittery"
Asked about exercise and activity level Reports general low activity level
Asked about substance use Reports occasional consumption of alcohol
Last alcoholic drink was two weeks ago Denies history of tobacco use, including
cigarettes
Denies drug use
Review of Systems
Asked about general symptoms Denies recent respiratory or other illness
Denies fever
Denies nausea or vomitting Denies chills
Reports low energy level Denies night sweats
Asked about review of systems for cardiovascular
Denies shortness of breath Denies chest pain or tightness Denies edema
Denies circulation problems Denies easy bleeding or bruising
Denies dizziness, lightheadedness, or syncope
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