Pulse

Question 1

Pulse is all about which chamber

Answer 1

Left ventricle

Question 2

What are u assessing through pulse

Answer 2

Performance status of LV
vasular systems reaction to LV function

Question 3

Definition of pulse

Answer 3

Pulse is defined as a pressure wave Originating In aorta dur to ejection of blood in LV systole and travels at a rate of 5m/sec.

Question 4

Column of blood rate of flow is

Answer 4

50cm/sec

Question 5

Three things in pulse

Answer 5

Upstroke
Peak
Defending limb

Question 6

Upstroke coinsides with which heart sound

Answer 6

S1

Question 7

Two important parametes to assess LV function is

Answer 7

Stroke volume
Velocity of ejection

Question 8

Increased stroke volume increases

Answer 8

Sharper upstroke
Peak highs

Question 9

When velocity of ejection increases

Answer 9

Upstroke sharper
Preak reached earlier

Question 10

Waves in pulse

Answer 10

Percussion wave
Tidal wave
Dicrotic notch
Dicrotic wave

Question 11

The sma dip or notch between p and t is called

Answer 11

Anactrotic notch

Question 12

The notch that corresponds to S2 is called

Answer 12

Dicrotic notch (incisira)

Question 13

What does p wave stand for

Answer 13

LV ejection

Question 14

Tidal wave or T wave stands for

Answer 14

Aortic recoil

Question 15

Dicrotic wave is

Answer 15

Reflected wave from the periphery

Question 16

To study the character of pulse we use which artery

Answer 16

Carotid pulse

Question 17

Ideal position for pulse examination

Answer 17

Supine position with neck slightly turned towards the side of palpation