Pulse Review

Front

Where is the most logical spot to check for a pulse? Brachial, Carotid, Radial, Popliteal

Back

Radial

Front

Which patients would you obtain an apical pulse on? infants, heart failure patients, those with abnormally fast heart rates, all of the above

Back

all of the above

Front

What characteristic of the pulse describes the number of beats per minute?

Back

rate

Front

The pulse is a pressure of the blood pushing against the walls of a/an ______________

Back

Artery

Front

The normal pulse varies according to.....?

Back

Age

Front

What is the "normal" pulse range for an adult?

Back

60-100 bpm

Front

What pulse characteristic describes the interval between contractions of ventricles?

Back

Rhythm

Front

For an irregular pulse you count 30 seconds and multiply by 2?

Back

False

Front

The pulse is an indicator of...

Back

circulatory status/blood flow

Front

This pulse site is located mid line at the fifth intercostal space of the mid clavicular line?

Back

apical pulse