CMC/CSC Exam Review: Cardiac Assessment - MED-ED

Presented by Mary Ann “Cammy“ Christie, MSN, ACNP, CCRN-CMC-CSC, PCCN See full speaker bio: Module 3 of 10 Module Description This module reviews cardiovascular assessment and a review of heart sounds and murmurs associated with valvular disease. Hemodynamics is discussed as it relates to ventricular function assessment and cardiac pharmacology. The 12-Lead ECG is discussed with detail to assessing myocardial ischemia and infarction. Module Learning Outcomes These modules prepare the learner to: 1. Review the systematic approach to cardiac assessment. 2. List and discuss the techniques of inspection, palpation and auscultation for cardiac assessment. 3. Review the assessment of the vascular system. 4. State the normal pressures within the cardiovascular system. 5. Define preload, afterload and contractility. 6. Discuss cardiac pharmacology as it relates to hemodynamic function. 7. Describe the normal QRS morphology in all 12 leads. 8. Define and discuss th