Lab

Question 1

Describe the pulse grading scale.

Answer 1

0: absent, not palpable
1+: diminished, barely palpable
2+: easily palpable, normal pulse
3+: full, increased strength
4+: bounding, cannot be obliterated

Question 2

What value is associated with a normal pulse on the pulse grading scale?

Answer 2

2+

Question 3

What is the normal measure for jugular vein distention? If measurement exceeds normal, what may it indicate?

Answer 3

3-5 cm (measured from sternal angle)

>5 cm may indicated cardiac or pulmonary disease

Question 4

Describe the peripheral edema scale based on time.

Answer 4

1+: pitting lasts 0-15sec
2+: pitting lasts 16-30sec
3+: pitting lasts 31-60sec
4+: pitting lasts >60sec

Question 5

Describe the peripheral edema scale based on depth.

Answer 5

1+: 2mm deep or <
2+: 4mm deep
3+: 6mm deep
4+: 8mm deep or >

Question 6

Clubbed fingers indicate:

Answer 6

chronic hypoxia