1. Assessment of caridovascularsystem:what to ask about?: Answer - congenital heartdisease - palpitations - dizziness - history of hypertension - smoking history - medications currently on (ex: aspirin because it is blood thinner) - anemia - rheumatic fever - alcohol - ekg/chest x-ray for baseline - SOB - Fatigue 2. Why need to know about smoking?: Answer - decreases circulation - clogs arteries 3. Subjective data collection of cardio system: Answer - has heart disease causedchange in sexual activity? - heart related symptoms during sexual activity? - can you take care of yourself (daily activities)? - any stress reduction techniques? - what influence has your values or beliefs had on your heart? 4. Objective data collection of cardio system: Answer - vitals (may be bilateral: can varyfrom 5-15 mmHg or orthostatic:should not change by