Grading pulse quality Flashcards
1
Q
No perceptible pulse even c maximum pressure
A
0
2
Q
0
A
No perceptible pulse even c maximum pressure
3
Q
Barely perceptible
A
1+
4
Q
Easily obliterated c slight pressure
A
1+
5
Q
fades in and out
A
thready
6
Q
2+
A
Weak
7
Q
2+
A
difficult to palpate
8
Q
Weak
A
can be obliterated c light pressure; slightly stronger than thready
9
Q
can be obliterated c light pressure; slightly stronger than thready; difficult to palpate
A
2+
10
Q
3+
A
Normal
11
Q
Easy to palpate; requires moderate pressure to obliterate
A
3+
12
Q
Very strong
A
4+
13
Q
hyperactive, not obliterated with moderate pressure
A
4+
