pulse

Question 1

is the number of times the heart beats per minute (bpm).

Answer 1

pulse rate

Question 2

A wavelike sensation that can be palpated in a peripheral artery.

Answer 2

pulse

Question 3

a normal per-minute resting heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute.

Question 4

resting pulse rate above 100 bpm is considered to
be a rapid pulse rate, or _____

Answer 4

tachycardia

Question 5

a rate below 60 bpm is considered to be a slow pulse rate, or

Answer 5

bradycardia

Question 6

PULSE RATE OF ADULT

Answer 6

60-100 bpm

Question 7

PULSE RATE OF BABY

Answer 7

120-160 bpm

Question 8

The blood travels through the four heart chambers.
right atrium
nervous system
neurotransmitters
hormones

Question 9

It is stated as number of pulses per minute. Count the pulses for not less than half minute.

Answer 9

rate of pulse

Question 10

It is stated as number of pulses per minute. Count the pulses for not less than half minute.

influenced by the forcefulness of the heartbeat, the condition of the arterial walls, and hydration or dehydration

Answer 10

Volume (force)

Question 11

• A full or bounding pulse, indicating an increase in blood volume.
• A weak or thready pulse, indicating a barely perceptible force or blood volume

Answer 11

Characteristics of the pulse

Question 12

refers to the regularity, or equal spacing, of all the beats of the pulse.

Answer 12

rhythm

Question 13

The pulse rate is influenced by numerous factors including exercise, age, gender, body size, physical conditions, disease states, medications, and emotional states, such as depression, fear, anxiety, and anger

Answer 13

Factors affecting pulse rate

Question 14

temporal, carotid, apical, femoral, brachial, radial, popliteal, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis arteries

Answer 14

body areas for pulse

Question 15

body areas for pulse

Answer 15

temporal, carotid, apical, femoral, brachial, radial, popliteal, posterior tibial, and dorsalis pedis arteries

Question 16

Assessment of Pulse: Techniques
• Feel over BONY area
• DO NOT use thumb
• Use 2-3 fingers
• DO NOT squeeze
• Count 30 seconds if regular x 2
• Note Rate, Rhythm, Quality
• If irregular, count for 1 full minute or take apical
pulse for 1 minute

Question 17

is a slower than normal heart rate.

Answer 17

bradycardia

Question 18

a common type of heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) in which the heart beats faster than normal while at rest.

Answer 18

tachycardia