PR

Question 1

▪a wave of blood created by contraction of the left ventricle of the
heart
▪distention or pulsation of arteries produced by the wave of blood
▪a wave can be felt when direct pressure is applied at pulse sites

Answer 1

Pulse

Question 2

represents the stroke volume output & compliance of
arteries

Answer 2

Pulse Wave

Question 3

empties 70 ml (SV) of blood

Answer 3

Each Heart contraction

Question 4

SV x HR/min

Answer 4

CO

Question 5

heart pumps 4-6 L/min

Answer 5

Adut @ rest

Question 6

ANS
-Parasympathetic
-Sympathetic

Answer 6

Regulation of Pulse

Question 7

number of pulse beats in one full minute

Answer 7

Pulse Rate

Question 8

Normal Range of PR for adults and adolescents

Answer 8

60-100 beats/min

Question 9

• rapid pulse rate exceeds 100
  beats/min @ rest (adult) can exceed 150 beats/min
• exercise

Answer 9

Tachycardia

Question 10

awareness of one’s own heart
contraction and can accompany tachycardia

Answer 10

Palpitation

Question 11

slow pulse rate less than 60 beats/min (adult)

Answer 11

Bradycardia

Question 12

pattern by which heartbeats are spaced, normally regular with each beat

Answer 12

Pulse Rhythm/Regularity

Question 13

irregular pattern/rhythm of heartbeats

Answer 13

Dysrhythmia/arrhythmia

Question 14

quality of pulsation felt usually is related
to the amount of blood pumped with each
heartbeat , or the force of heart
contraction

Answer 14

Pulse Volume/ Amplitude

Question 15

9 Factors affecting PR

Answer 15

1. AGE
2. SEX
3. EXERCISE
4. FEVER
5. MEDICATIONS
6. HEMORRHAGE
7. STRESS
8. POSITION CHANGES
9. PATHOLOGY

Question 16

1. Wash hands
2. Introduce self
3. Explain the purpose & procedure
4. Prepare the client
5. Palpate and count the pulse
6. Assess the pulse quality (rhythm)
   and volume
7. Document and report pertinent data

Answer 16

Assessing Peripheral Pulse