Doña Remedios Trinidad Romualdez Medical Foundation

College of Nursing

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CHECKLIST

ASSESSING THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Student nurse:
Date of Examination:
Group:
Name of Client:
PROCEDURE FINDINGS
1. Simultaneously inspect and palpates the
precordium for the presence of abnormal
pulsations, lifts, or heaves. Locate the
valve areas of the heart.
2. Auscultates the heart in all four anatomic
sites: aortic, pulmonic, tricuspid, and
apical (mitral).
3. Palpates the carotid artery using extreme
caution.
4. Auscultate the carotid artery.
5. Inspects the jugular veins for distention
while the client is placed in a semi-fowler’s
position (30 to 45-degree angle), with the
head supported on a small pillow.
6. If jugular distention is present, assesses
the jugular venous pressure (JVP).

Clinical Instructor: ______________________________