Pulse question and answers graded A+ 2023/2024

Pulse Which range is the average pulse rate for infants? - correct answer 100 to 160 Which pulse assessment can be described as strong, weak, thready, or bounding? - correct answer Pulse volume Which range is the average pulse rate for adult females? - correct answer 65 to 80 While counting pulse, what must you also be aware of? - correct answer The volume and rhythm of the pulse Which of the following is a definition of pulse? - correct answer The pressure of blood pushing against an artery as the heart beats. A pulse rate of fewer than 60 beats per minute is described as which of the following? - correct answer Bradycardia Where is radial pulse measured? - correct answer On the underside of the patient's wrist Which of the following is true about pulse? - correct answer Apical pulse should be counted for one full minute. At which location is apical pulse taken? - correct answer Apex of the heart Which of these items INCREASES a person's pulse rate? - correct answer Fever Where is the carotid pulse site? - correct answer On the side of the patient's neck Mr. Dennis states that he has an arrhythmia. What do you now know about the patient? - correct answer The patient may have an abnormal pulse rhythm. Which is the correct way to record pulse data? - correct answer P 68 strong and regular Which is an acceptable way to measure radial pulse? - correct answer Count pulse for one full minute Count pulse for 30 seconds and then multiply the number by 2 Count for 15 seconds and then multiply by 4 All of the above Which example is the correct way to record apical pulse? - correct answer AP 68 strong and regular Which range is the average pulse rate for adult males? - correct answer 60 to 70 Which method involves examination by listening to the sounds of the body? - correct answer Auscultation What is pulse deficit? - correct answer Fewer pulses than heartbeats means that the heart is either too weak or is beating too fast