By
Carolyn Jarvis, PhD, APN, CNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, Chestnut Health Systems, Bloomington; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, IL
Description
Video 6 from the Jarvis Physical Examination and Health Assessment Video Series begins with an anatomical review of the neck vessels and
heart. Then it covers physical examination of carotid arteries and jugular veins. After the neck vessel assessment, it explores the heart
examination, including inspection and palpation of the precordium. Finally, it details heart sound auscultation, highlighting normal
sounds, common variations, and abnormal sounds.
