Pulse

Which of the following is a definition of pulse?

• The pressure of blood pushing against an artery as the heart beats.

• The amount of oxygen being transported to body organs.

• Synapses in the patient's brain that keep blood flowing in the body.

• The amount of blood being circulated in the body.

While counting pulse, what must you also be aware of?

• The volume and rhythm of the pulse

• The patient's skin temperature

• The size of the patient's pupils

• The color of the patient's skin

Which range is the average resting pulse rate for adults?

• 70 to 90

• 65 to 80

• 60 to 100

• 80 to 110

What is pulse deficit?

• Fewer pulses than heartbeats means that the heart is either too weak or is beating too fast

• The radial pulse is higher than the apical pulse, which means too much blood is being pumped by the heart

• When the apical pulse and radial pulse are the same

• When a patient's arrhythmia creates a dangerously abnormal pulse

Which pulse assessment can be described as strong, weak, thready, or bounding?

• Pulse rhythm

• Pulse rate

• Pulse volume

Where is the carotid pulse site?

• On the side of the patient's neck

• Above the patient's ear

• On the patient's wrist

• Near the patient's groin

Which of the following is true about pulse?

• Apical pulse should be counted for one full minute.

• Apical pulse is palpated, or felt with the hands.

• Use your thumb to measure radial pulse.

• Privacy is required when taking a patient's radial pulse.

Which range is the average pulse rate for infants?

• 65 to 80

• 100 to 160

• 60 to 70

• 80 to 110

Which is an acceptable way to measure radial pulse?

• Count pulse for one full minute

• Count pulse for 30 seconds and then multiply the number by 2

• Count for 15 seconds and then multiply by 4

• All of the above

At which location is apical pulse taken?

• Apex of the heart

• Femoral

• Dorsalis Pedis

• Radial