Ch 16 sec 2 pulse/ respiration

Pulse is usually taken at which location when it is difficult to count a radial pulse and if a patient is unconscious?

• Brachial

• Apical

• Carotid

• Dorsalis pedis

Which part of the stethoscope magnifies the sound

• earpiece

• Brace

• Diaphragm

• Bell

Pulse rate is reported in beats per _____.

• minute

• hour

• second

• day

Which term describes a patient breathing shallow?

• 1. Hypoventilation

• 1. Dyspnea

• 1. Stertorous breathing

• 1. Tachypnea

Which device is used to determine the oxygen’s saturation in the blood?

• 1. Pulse oximeter

• 1. Stethoscope

• 1. Thermometer

• 1. None are correct.