Heart Sounds

In this lesson, we will review types of cardiac enzymes and markers that indicate tissue damage to the heart.  We will discuss collection and transport of specimens and priority assessments after the procedure.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this lesson, learners will be able to:

1. Identify types of heart sounds
2. Understand positioning of the client and stethoscope to auscultate for different heart sounds
3. Define a heart murmur
4. Discuss the grading of heart murmurs