Quizlet 2 - practice questions PDF

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absent pulse

2.

1+

weak and thready; difficult to palpate

3.

2+ normal pulse

able to palpate with normal pressure

4.

3+

bounding pulse; able to see pulsation

5.

accessible pulse sites

- temporal artery - carotid artery - apex - brachial artery - radial artery - femoral artery - popliteal artery - dorsalis pedias artery - posterior or tibial artery

6.

age effects on pulse rate

decreases with age

7.

amplitude

pulse volume, describes the strength of the pulse with each beat

8.

apical assessment used when

- weak heart contractions - an irregular rhythm - a medication regimen that affects cardiac function - a need for more accurate assessment

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apical pulse

a central pulse that can be asusclated over the apex of the heart at the point of maximal impulse (PMI)

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apical pulse steps

-instruct patient to remain still and refrain from talking - locate PMI - place hand at angle of Louis (sternal notch near neck where 2nd rib attaches) - count from 2nd to 5th intercostal space, follow left 5th intercostal space laterally to midclavicular line, stop half way between shoulder and angle of louis to locate PMI - palpate pulsations near PMI at the apex of the heart (usually with in 1 to 2 inches of this area) - if palpation of pulse is difficult, turn patient slightly onto left side to bring the heart closer to the chest wall - place clean, warm stethoscope of PMI to count apical pulse for 1 minute - note pulse rhythm (regular vs irregular) and strength (quality)

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brachial pulse

used in children during an emergency

12.

bradycardia

a slow heart rate...