6 Questions
Which of the following is the definition of dysrhythmia?
An irregular heart rhythm with an irregular radial pulse
What is pulse deficit?
The difference between the apical rate and the radial rate
How should pulse deficit be measured accurately?
Two clinicians should measure the apical and radial pulse rates simultaneously
What is the expected pulse rate for a 1-week-old infant?
90 to 160/min
What is the expected pulse rate for a person from age 10 through adolescence?
50 to 100/min
What can make peripheral pulses difficult to palpate in older adult clients?
Decreased cardiac function
Test your knowledge on pulse deficit and dysrhythmia with this quiz! Learn about irregular heart rhythms and how to accurately measure the difference between apical and radial rates. Keywords: dysrhythmia, pulse deficit, irregular heart rhythm, apical rate, radial rate.
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