pulse Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
A wave of blood created by contraction of the left
ventricle of the heart.
A
PULSE
2
Q
normal range of pulse
A
60-100 BPM
3
Q
assessing a peripheral pulse to
determine the adequacy of blood flow to a particular
area of the body.
A
Perfusion
4
Q
Assessment of the apical pulse is indicated for clients
whose peripheral pulse is _____ or _______
A
IRREGULAR OR UNAVAILABLE
5
Q
heart beat more than 100 beats per
minute.
A
Tachycardia
6
Q
a heart rate less than 60 beats per
minute.
A
Bradycardia –
7
Q
– the pattern of the beats and the
intervals between the beats
A
Pulse rhythm
8
Q
a pulse with irregular rhythm
A
Dysrhythmia/arrhythmia
9
Q
A normal pulse rate can be felt with _________ and can be obliterated with greater
pressure.
A
Moderate Pressure
