10 Questions
Pulse volume, also called the pulse strength or amplitude, refers to the frequency of blood with each beat.
False
The pulse volume is always the same with each beat.
False
A full or bounding pulse is easily obliterated with pressure from the fingers.
False
Older adults often have straight, smooth, and pliable arteries.
False
If the dorsalis pedis pulse cannot be felt, the nurse should assess the radial pulse next.
False
When a peripheral pulse is located, it indicates that pulses closer to the heart will also be present.
False
The femoral pulse must be present in order for the popliteal pulse to exist.
False
Pulse volume and pulse strength mean different things in assessing the pulse.
False
A weak, feeble, or thready pulse is easily obliterated with pressure from the fingers.
True
A healthy, normal artery in older adults feels twisted and irregular on palpation.
True
This quiz covers the techniques for assessing a pulse through palpation and auscultation. It also includes important considerations such as the client's position, medication effects, and recent physical activity.
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