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What does a pulse rating of 0 indicate?
What does a pulse rating of 0 indicate?
- Easily palpable, normal
- Full pulse, increased strength
- Absent pulse, not palpable (correct)
- Pulse diminished, barely perceptible
What does a pulse rating of 1+ indicate?
What does a pulse rating of 1+ indicate?
- Bounding pulse
- Easily palpable, normal
- Pulse diminished, barely perceptible (correct)
- Full pulse, increased strength
What does a pulse rating of 2+ indicate?
What does a pulse rating of 2+ indicate?
- Full pulse, increased strength
- Easily palpable, normal (correct)
- Bounding pulse
- Absent pulse, not palpable
What does a pulse rating of 3+ indicate?
What does a pulse rating of 3+ indicate?
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What does a pulse rating of 4+ indicate?
What does a pulse rating of 4+ indicate?
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Study Notes
Grading Scale for Peripheral Pulses
- A grading system is used to classify the strength of peripheral pulses.
- Each grade provides a description of the pulse's characteristics and strength.
Definitions of Grades
- 0: Indicates an absent pulse that cannot be felt or palpated.
- 1+: Represents a pulse that is diminished and barely perceptible.
- 2+: Describes a pulse that is easily palpable and considered normal in strength.
- 3+: Refers to a full pulse that has increased strength compared to a normal pulse.
- 4+: Represents a bounding pulse, characterized by its strong and forceful quality.
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