Pulse

A pulse is the measure of blood against the wall of an artery.

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The radial pulse is located on the wrist.

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Infant and children pulse rates are generally faster than adult and teen pulse rates.

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The apical pulse is taken on the right side of the chest.

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An athlete's resting heart rate can be as low as 40-60 beats per minute due to a healthy heart.

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The three common places to take a pulse are:

• ulnar, apical, carotid

• radial, carotid, brachial

• radial, apical, carotid

• radial, apical, temporal

Bradycardia is:

• a slow pulse less than 60 beats per minute

• a slow pulse less than 70 beats per minute

• a fast pulse more than 100 beats per minute

• a fast pulse more than 115 beats per minute

Tachycardia is:

• a slow pulse less than 60 beats per minute

• a slow pulse less than 70 beats per minute

• a fast pulse more than 100 beats per minute

• a fast pulse more than 115 beats per minute

The brachial pulse is located:

• inside the thigh

• behind the knee

• on the upper arm

• on the lower arm

The popliteal pulse is located:

• inside the thigh

• behind the knee

• on the upper arm

• on the lower arm