Pulse Assessment Quiz

What is the normal range for Fred's pulse rate?

• 120-140 beats per minute

• 100-120 beats per minute

• 60-100 beats per minute

• 40-60 beats per minute

What term is used to describe a pulse rate slower than 60 beats per minute?

• Tachycardia

• Bradycardia

• Arrhythmia

• Hypertension

Which pulse location is most easily accessible for assessing blood flow to the hands?

• Carotid pulse

• Radial pulse

• Femoral pulse

• Apical pulse

Why should you avoid palpating both carotid arteries at the same time?

• It can lead to hemorrhagic shock

• It can cause vagal stimulation

• It reduces blood flow to the brain

• It can cause aortic regurgitation

When is it necessary to take an apical pulse?

• When the radial pulse is regular

• When the carotid pulse is bounding

• When the radial pulse is irregular

• When the femoral pulse is weak

What might a diminished popliteal pulse with a normal femoral pulse indicate?

• Atherosclerosis

• Peripheral artery disease

• Aortic regurgitation

• Cardiogenic shock

Where should you place your fingers to assess the posterior tibial pulse?

• At the fifth intercostal space

• Between the larynx and sternocleidomastoid muscle

• In the popliteal fossa

• Behind and below the ankle bone

What tool can be used if a pulse is hard to find due to swelling?

• Electrocardiogram

• Stethoscope

• Sphygmomanometer

• Portable Doppler ultrasound

What is the normal resting heart rate range for an infant right after birth?

• 100-180 beats per minute

• 60-100 beats per minute

• 70-90 beats per minute

• 120-140 beats per minute

Where is the apical pulse located in infants?

• Fourth intercostal space, just lateral to the midclavicular line

• Below the inguinal ligament

• Fifth intercostal space, midclavicular line

• Second intercostal space, left side of the sternum