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VITAL SIGNS LESSON (All Classes) Part 2 Pulse

VITAL SIGNS LESSON (All Classes) Part 2 Pulse

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9th - 12th Grade

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Multiple Choice

When taking a/an _________ pulse you will need a stethoscope.

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Apical

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Femoral

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Dorsalis pedis

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None of these

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following pulses is located at the inner side of the elbow?

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Carotid

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Apical

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Popliteal

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Brachial

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Multiple Choice

The radial pulse is the most common site used for routine vital signs. The radial pulse is located on the:

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Internal side of the arm just below the elbow

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External side of the arm just below the elbow

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Thumb side of the wrist

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Little finger (pinkie) side of the wrist

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following can increase the pulse rate?

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Depression, medication

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Cold

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Pain, fever, exercise, shock

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Sleep, rest

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Multiple Choice

To take a patient’s/resident’s pulse, the Nurse Assistant should:

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Put on gloves

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Use the thumb to feel the pulse

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Count the pulse for 10 seconds

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Take the pulse on the thumb side of the wrist

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Multiple Choice

The Medical professional is taking routine vital signs on a patient who is known to have an irregular pulse, he/she should take a:

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Radial pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4

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Radial pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2

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Radial pulse for one full minute

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Carotid pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by 2

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