Title: Perform procedures related to the cardiovascular system.
Course: Practical Nursing III (14052-III) > Section: Mastering Nursing Competencies and Skills in the Clinical Setting

Performance should include

- use of appropriate equipment and supplies
- assessment of client's circulatory system
  - palpation
  - auscultation
  - observation of skin
  - color
  - temperature
  - pulse
  - blood pressure
  - capillary refill
  - Doppler
  - pulse oximetry
- assistance with diagnostic procedures
  - electrocardiogram (EKG)
  - stress test
  - echocardiogram
  - bone marrow biopsy
  - cardiac catheterization
  - blood tests
- interpretation of lab values
- assistance with blood pressure checks
- vascular-related checks and treatments.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How would one assess the client's circulatory system through inspection?
- How would one assist with diagnostic procedures, while assuring appropriate use of equipment and supplies?
- How would one measure for antiembolic stockings and apply them?
- How would one perform vascular checks and treatments?
- How would one perform orthostatic blood pressure checks?