20 Questions
What is the term for an excessively fast heart rate?
Tachycardia
Why does the pulse rate increase in response to elevated body temperature?
Due to increased blood pressure
When assessing the pulse rate, what does a pulse volume refer to?
The force of blood with each beat
What is indicated by an apical pulse rate greater than a radial pulse rate?
Weak thrust of blood from the heart
In which situation should a nurse assess the apical pulse?
Before administering medications that affect heart rate
What does the pulse wave represent?
Stroke volume output
Where is the apical pulse located?
Central pulse, located at the apex of the heart
What is the formula for cardiac output?
Stroke volume times heart rate
What factors affect the pulse rate?
Age, sex, exercise, fever
How does the pulse rate change with age?
It decreases overall
The pulse wave represents the volume of blood pumped into the arteries by the heart.
False
The apical pulse is located at the apex of the heart.
True
Cardiac output is calculated by multiplying the stroke volume by the heart rate per minute.
True
The pulse rate gradually increases with age.
False
Peripheral pulse is a pulse located close to the heart, such as in the chest or neck.
False
An apical-radial pulse rate greater than a radial pulse rate can indicate that the thrust of the blood from the heart is too weak for the wave to be felt at the peripheral pulse site.
True
An excessively fast heart rate in an adult, over 100 beats/min, is referred to as bradycardia.
False
The radial pulse site is most commonly used in children under 4 years of age for assessing the pulse.
False
When a dysrhythmia is detected, the apical pulse should not be assessed.
False
Older adults often have inelastic arteries that feel straight, smooth, soft, and pliable on palpation.
False
Test your knowledge of vital signs and pulse in nursing with this quiz. Explore the concepts of pulse wave, stroke volume, and cardiac output.
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