pulse rate

Question 1

explain pulse rate

Answer 1

-a pulse is a pressure wave transmitted along the arteries in relation to how many times the heart beats

Question 2

why is feeling a pulse rate manually important

Answer 2

-accuracy
-assessment of pulse quality
-evaluation of peripheral circulation
-patient interaction
-assessment of pulse regularity
-immediate response
-training and education

Question 3

babies pulse point

Answer 3

-femoral, brachial

Question 4

children up to 16 years pulse point

Answer 4

-carotid, femoral, radial

Question 5

why is pulse rate important

Answer 5

-assess the effects of activity
-postural change and emotions
-ill health and assess the effects of disease
-determine cardiovascular baseline
-early identification of deviations from baseline status

Question 6

what are we measuring with pulse rate

Answer 6

-rate
-rhythm
-amplitude

Question 7

define tachycardia

Answer 7

-abnormally fast pulse rate

Question 8

define bradycardia

Answer 8

-a slow pulse rate

Question 9

0-1 year bpm(beats per minte)

Answer 9

normal: 110-150bpm
tachycardia: >150bpm
bradycardia: <110bpm

Question 10

1-5 year bpm

Answer 10

normal: 80-129bpm
tachycardia: >130bpm
bradycardia: <80

Question 11

5-11 year bpm

Answer 11

normal: 70-109bpm
tachycardia: >110bpm
bradycardia: <70bpm

Question 12

12years +adult bpm

Answer 12

normal: 51-90bpm
tachycardia: >90bpm
bradycardia: <50bpm