Skill 6 - Counts and Records Radial Pulse

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Place fingertips on thumb side of client’s wrist to locate radial pulse

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Count beats for one full minute

Question 4

Step 4

Answer 4

Signaling device is within reach

Question 5

Step 5

Answer 5

Before recording, wash hands

Question 6

Step 6

Answer 6

Record pulse rate within plus or minus 4 beats of evaluator’s reading