Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to define, describe and recognize normal and abnormal heart sounds. The participants will acquire basic knowledge of heart valve physiology and pathology with a focus on mechanism. Further, the learner will acquire the necessary knowledge to conduct a focused history and cardiovascular exam. Lastly, participants will interpret findings through a comprehensive diagnostic approach to formulate an appropriate management plan.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Overview

    • Objectives

    • Pre-Quiz: Abnormal Heart Sounds and Murmurs

    • Whiteboard

  • 2

    SOAP Note

    • Introduction

    • Nursing Pearls

    • Subjective

    • Objective

    • Assessment

    • Plan

    • References

  • 3

    Lecture

    • Lecture

  • 4

    Quiz

    • Abnormal Heart Sounds and Murmurs Quiz

  • 5

    Conclusion

    • Survey

    • Disclosures