18 Questions
Where is the posterior tibial pulse located?
At the medial surface of the ankle
How is a pulse commonly assessed?
By palpation or auscultation
What is the purpose of obtaining the apical pulse?
To establish baseline data for subsequent evaluation
Which tool is used for assessing apical pulses?
Regular stethoscope
In which clients would you monitor the apical pulse regularly?
Clients with cardiac, pulmonary, or renal disease
Why is the radial pulse obtained?
To establish baseline data for subsequent evaluation
Where is the apical pulse located in an adult?
Left side of the chest, about 8 cm to the left of the sternum
What does the pulse wave represent?
Amount of blood that enters the arteries with each ventricular contraction
Which artery passes alongside the inguinal ligament?
Femoral artery
At what age is the apical pulse typically located at the fourth or fifth intercostal space?
7 to 9 years of age
What is defined as an excessively fast heart rate in an adult?
Tachycardia
Which term refers to a pulse located at the apex of the heart?
Apical pulse
What does the term 'pulse volume' refer to?
Force of blood with each beat
What is the term for a pulse rhythm with an irregular pattern of beats and intervals?
Dysrhythmia
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
Where is the radial pulse located?
On the thumb side of the inner aspect of the wrist
How is cardiac output calculated based on stroke volume and heart rate?
(Stroke Volume x Heart Rate)
Which site is superior and lateral to the eye?
Temporal
Learn about the pulse, which is a wave of blood created by the contraction of the left ventricle of the heart. Understand how the pulse wave represents the stroke volume output and the concept of compliance of arteries. Explore how cardiac output is calculated using stroke volume and heart rate.
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