Measure/ Record Radial Pulse

Question 1

Beginning of skill

Answer 1

Knock on the door
Introduce yourself
Explain care to the patient
Close the curtain
Wash your hands
Identify patient

Question 2

Steps to do the skill

Answer 2

Grab the patient’s wrist
Tell the evaluator when to start
Place your index and your middle finger on the patient’s wrist
Count how many times you feel thumps under your fingers for a full MINUTE
Tell the evaluator that you have stopped counting
Leave the call light
Ask for magazines
Ask the patient if they want the curtain open or closed
Wash your hands
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