24 Questions
If the peripheral pulsation is regular, count the rate for 30 sec and multiply by 2. If the pulsation is irregular, count for a full minute and compare the result to the ______ pulse rate.
apical
Measure the temporal, carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial or dorsal pedal pulses using the same ______.
technique
Place the ______ of a stethoscope on the chest at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
diaphragm
______ the index and middle finger of one hand gently but firmly over the pulse.
Place
Use the ______ for assessing the heart rate of an infant.
apical pulse site
If the rhythm is irregular or the client is receiving cardiovascular medications, count for ______.
1 full min
- To assess the pulsation of a peripheral pulse, locate it on the radial- or thumb-side of the forearm at the ______.
wrist
- Use the diaphragm of a stethoscope on the chest at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line to assess the ______ pulse.
apical
- If the peripheral pulsation is irregular, count for a full minute and compare the result to the ______ pulse rate.
apical
- The radial pulse is located on the radial- or thumb-side of the forearm at the ______.
wrist
- If the rhythm of the apical pulse is regular, count for 30 sec and ______ by 2.
multiply
- To assess the pulsation of a peripheral pulse, use the ______ technique.
same
- To measure the temporal, carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial or dorsal pedal pulses, use the same ______ technique.
finger
- If the rhythm of the apical pulse is irregular or the client is receiving cardiovascular medications, count for ______.
1 full min
- To assess the heart rate of an infant, check a heart rate prior to the administration of cardiac medications, or to validate the precise rate when a rapid (greater than 100/min) or irregular pulse is detected, use the ______ site.
fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line
What is the purpose of locating the radial pulse during a physical examination?
To assess the pulsation for rate, rhythm, amplitude, and quality.
What technique should be used to locate the radial pulse?
Place the index and middle finger of one hand gently but firmly over the pulse.
What is the purpose of measuring the apical pulse?
To assess the heart rate of an infant, checking a heart rate prior to the administration of cardiac medications, or to validate the precise rate when a rapid (greater than 100/min) or irregular pulse is detected.
Where is the apical pulse located?
At the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
What should be used to assess the apical pulse?
The diaphragm of a stethoscope on the chest at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line.
How should the heart rate be counted if the rhythm of the apical pulse is regular?
Count for 30 sec and multiply by 2.
How should the heart rate be counted if the rhythm of the apical pulse is irregular or the client is receiving cardiovascular medications?
Count for 1 full min.
What should be done if the peripheral pulsation is irregular?
Count for a full minute and compare the result to the apical pulse rate.
What technique should be used to measure the temporal, carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial or dorsal pedal pulses?
Use the same technique of placing the index and middle finger of one hand gently but firmly over the pulse.
Test your knowledge of assessing the radial pulse with this quiz. Learn about the steps to locate and assess the pulsation for rate, rhythm, amplitude, and quality. Practice calculating the pulse rate and identifying irregularities. Test your skills to ensure accurate assessment and monitoring of patients' vital signs.
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