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Pulse and Cardiac Output

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Where is the posterior tibial pulse located?

At the lateral surface of the ankle

Behind the big toe

On top of the foot bones

At the medial surface of the ankle (correct)

How is a pulse commonly assessed?

By visual inspection

By smelling

By palpation or auscultation (correct)

By tapping

What is the purpose of obtaining the apical pulse?

To establish baseline data for subsequent evaluation (correct)

To measure blood pressure

To assess oxygen saturation

To check for skin temperature

Which tool is used for assessing apical pulses?

Regular stethoscope Signup and view all the answers

In which clients would you monitor the apical pulse regularly?

Clients with cardiac, pulmonary, or renal disease Signup and view all the answers

Why is the radial pulse obtained?

To establish baseline data for subsequent evaluation Signup and view all the answers

Where is the apical pulse located in an adult?

Left side of the chest, about 8 cm to the left of the sternum Signup and view all the answers

What does the pulse wave represent?

Amount of blood that enters the arteries with each ventricular contraction Signup and view all the answers

Which artery passes alongside the inguinal ligament?

Femoral artery Signup and view all the answers

At what age is the apical pulse typically located at the fourth or fifth intercostal space?

7 to 9 years of age Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as an excessively fast heart rate in an adult?

Tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a pulse located at the apex of the heart?

Apical pulse Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pulse volume' refer to?

Force of blood with each beat Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a pulse rhythm with an irregular pattern of beats and intervals?

Dysrhythmia Signup and view all the answers

Why does the pulse rate increase less in a professional athlete compared to an average person during activity?

Due to greater cardiac size, strength, and efficiency Signup and view all the answers

Where is the radial pulse located?

On the thumb side of the inner aspect of the wrist Signup and view all the answers

How is cardiac output calculated based on stroke volume and heart rate?

(Stroke Volume x Heart Rate) Signup and view all the answers

Which site is superior and lateral to the eye?

Temporal Signup and view all the answers