Pulse Rate (Vital Signs) Flashcards
1
Q
Pulse Rate
A
- can be felt in the PERIPHERAL ARTERY
- normal heart is 60-100 bpm for adults
- patients that exercise have lower HR
2
Q
Tachycardia
A
- above 100 (fast HR)
- above 150 means heart can’t carry oxygenated blood
3
Q
Bradycardia
A
- below 60
- slow HR
4
Q
Arrythmia
A
irregular HR
5
Q
Factors that affect Pulse Rate
A
- age
- gender
- body build
- exercise
- stress and emotions
- body temp
- blood volume
- drugs
6
Q
Pulse Rate for Newborns
A
120-160 bpm
7
Q
Pulse Rate for 1-2 years old
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80-130 bpm
8
Q
Pulse Rate for 3-12 years old
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75-120 bpm
9
Q
Pulse Rate for Teens and Adults
A
60-100 bp
10
Q
Apical Heart Rate
A
- most accurate assessment site for HR
11
Q
Normal Pulse (classifications)
A
pulsation is easily felt
12
Q
Bounding Pulse (classifications)
A
pulsation is strong
13
Q
Thready Pulse (classifications)
A
pulse is not easily felt
14
Q
Weak Pulse (classifications)
A
pulse is not easily felt but stronger than thready
15
Q
Doppler Ultrasound Device
A
- electronic instrument that detects movement of blood
- used after vascular surgery / blood clot is suspected
