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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.
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 ______.
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.
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.
______ the index and middle finger of one hand gently but firmly over the pulse.
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Use the ______ for assessing the heart rate of an infant.
Use the ______ for assessing the heart rate of an infant.
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If the rhythm is irregular or the client is receiving cardiovascular medications, count for ______.
If the rhythm is irregular or the client is receiving cardiovascular medications, count for ______.
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- To assess the pulsation of a peripheral pulse, locate it on the radial- or thumb-side of the forearm at the ______.
- To assess the pulsation of a peripheral pulse, locate it on the radial- or thumb-side of the forearm at the ______.
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- Use the diaphragm of a stethoscope on the chest at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line to assess the ______ pulse.
- Use the diaphragm of a stethoscope on the chest at the fifth intercostal space at the left midclavicular line to assess the ______ pulse.
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- If the peripheral pulsation is irregular, count for a full minute and compare the result to the ______ pulse rate.
- If the peripheral pulsation is irregular, count for a full minute and compare the result to the ______ pulse rate.
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- The radial pulse is located on the radial- or thumb-side of the forearm at the ______.
- The radial pulse is located on the radial- or thumb-side of the forearm at the ______.
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- If the rhythm of the apical pulse is regular, count for 30 sec and ______ by 2.
- If the rhythm of the apical pulse is regular, count for 30 sec and ______ by 2.
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- To assess the pulsation of a peripheral pulse, use the ______ technique.
- To assess the pulsation of a peripheral pulse, use the ______ technique.
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- To measure the temporal, carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial or dorsal pedal pulses, use the same ______ technique.
- To measure the temporal, carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial or dorsal pedal pulses, use the same ______ technique.
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- If the rhythm of the apical pulse is irregular or the client is receiving cardiovascular medications, count for ______.
- If the rhythm of the apical pulse is irregular or the client is receiving cardiovascular medications, count for ______.
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- 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.
- 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.
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What is the purpose of locating the radial pulse during a physical examination?
What is the purpose of locating the radial pulse during a physical examination?
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What technique should be used to locate the radial pulse?
What technique should be used to locate the radial pulse?
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What is the purpose of measuring the apical pulse?
What is the purpose of measuring the apical pulse?
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Where is the apical pulse located?
Where is the apical pulse located?
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What should be used to assess the apical pulse?
What should be used to assess the apical pulse?
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How should the heart rate be counted if the rhythm of the apical pulse is regular?
How should the heart rate be counted if the rhythm of the apical pulse is regular?
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How should the heart rate be counted if the rhythm of the apical pulse is irregular or the client is receiving cardiovascular medications?
How should the heart rate be counted if the rhythm of the apical pulse is irregular or the client is receiving cardiovascular medications?
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What should be done if the peripheral pulsation is irregular?
What should be done if the peripheral pulsation is irregular?
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What technique should be used to measure the temporal, carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial or dorsal pedal pulses?
What technique should be used to measure the temporal, carotid, brachial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial or dorsal pedal pulses?
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