Pulse

Which of the following is NOT included in the purpose of measuring pulse?

• To assess pulse rate after special procedures that affect heart functioning

• To determine if the patient is developing hypertension

• To assess pulse rate after the administration of medications that affect heart functioning

• To establish the patient’s baseline pulse rate

Excessive pressure should not be applied when measuring radial pulse because

• The pulse may increase

• The pulse may decrease

• It could close off the radial artery, and the pulse may not be felt

• It could affect the rhythm of the pulse

Which of the following individuals has the fastest pulse rate?

• Infant

• School-age child

• Adolescent

• Adult

How does physical exercise temporarily affect the pulse?

• Increases the pulse rate

• Decreases the pulse rate

• Has no effect

• Results in a dysrhythmia

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

For an artery to be considered as a pulse site, it must be

• Located in a closed cavity

• Located away from major nerves

• Located over a firm tissue such as bone

• Located close to the heart

Where is the radial pulse located?

• On the thumb side of the wrist

• In the center of the antecubital space

• On the little finger side of the wrist

• On the anterior side of the neck

The apical pulse is located

• In the fourth intercostal space, at the left margin of the sternum

• In the fifth intercostal space, at the junction of the left midclavicular line

• On the anterior side of the neck, slightly to one side of the midline

• On the fourth rib, at the junction of the right margin of the sternum

What is the normal range for the resting pulse rate of an adult?

• 60–100 beats/min

• 60–80 beats/min

• 70–90 beats/min

• 80–100 beats/min

You are measuring the pulse and find it has a normal rhythm and volume. How should you record this?

• Dysrhythmia and regular

• Bounding and strong

• Regular and strong

• Thready and regular

What term is used to describe an irregularity in the heart’s rhythm?

• Fibrillation

• Fibrillation

• Bradycardia

• Dysrhythmia