Apical-radial pulse assessment

Question 1

may need to be assessed for clients with certain cardiovascular disorders

Answer 1

apical radial pulse

Question 2

any discrepancy between the apical and radial pulse is called

Answer 2

pulse deficit

Question 3

increase cardiac contractility, which increases cardiac output

Answer 3

cardiac glycosides

Question 4

also decrease heart rate by prolongingcardiac conduction

Answer 4

cardiac glycosides

Question 5

commonly used for the clinical management of heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia

Answer 5

digoxin