Asked by parastoo pourang on May 22, 2024
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Which of these findings would the nurse expect to notice during a cardiac assessment on a 4-year-old child?
A) S3 when sitting up
B) Persistent tachycardia above 150 beats per minute
C) Murmur at the second left intercostal space when supine
D) Palpable apical impulse in the fifth left intercostal space lateral to midclavicular line
Persistent Tachycardia
A consistent rapid heart rate exceeding the normal resting rate, which may indicate an underlying medical condition.
Apical Impulse
The point of maximum impulse felt on the chest wall during palpation, associated with the beating of the heart, often used to assess cardiac function.
Midclavicular Line
A vertical line drawn through the midpoint of the clavicle, often used as a reference in medical assessments.
- Identify regular and irregular cardiac rhythms and understand their clinical importance.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify regular and irregular cardiac rhythms and understand their clinical importance.
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