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Pulse volume, also called the pulse strength or amplitude, refers to the frequency of blood with each beat.
Pulse volume, also called the pulse strength or amplitude, refers to the frequency of blood with each beat.
False (B)
The pulse volume is always the same with each beat.
The pulse volume is always the same with each beat.
False (B)
A full or bounding pulse is easily obliterated with pressure from the fingers.
A full or bounding pulse is easily obliterated with pressure from the fingers.
False (B)
Older adults often have straight, smooth, and pliable arteries.
Older adults often have straight, smooth, and pliable arteries.
If the dorsalis pedis pulse cannot be felt, the nurse should assess the radial pulse next.
If the dorsalis pedis pulse cannot be felt, the nurse should assess the radial pulse next.
When a peripheral pulse is located, it indicates that pulses closer to the heart will also be present.
When a peripheral pulse is located, it indicates that pulses closer to the heart will also be present.
The femoral pulse must be present in order for the popliteal pulse to exist.
The femoral pulse must be present in order for the popliteal pulse to exist.
Pulse volume and pulse strength mean different things in assessing the pulse.
Pulse volume and pulse strength mean different things in assessing the pulse.
A weak, feeble, or thready pulse is easily obliterated with pressure from the fingers.
A weak, feeble, or thready pulse is easily obliterated with pressure from the fingers.
A healthy, normal artery in older adults feels twisted and irregular on palpation.
A healthy, normal artery in older adults feels twisted and irregular on palpation.
