Pulse Sites
Pulse in the neck that is used in CPR
What is the Carotid pulse?
Complication of immobility of the musculoskeletal system that results in permanent plantar flexion of the foot.
What is footdrop?
The step of the nursing process that looks for outcomes.
What is evaluation?
The measurement of the tension of the blood pushing against the arteries.
What is blood pressure?
Standing up for the patient's best interest.
What is to advocate?
Pulse on the arm used to measure BP
What is the brachial pulse
A series of activities designed to move each joint through all of its natural actions.
What are range-of-motion (ROM) exercises?
The step of the nursing process that involves taking actions to resolve the patients problems.
What is implementation/intervention?
This is located midclavicular at the fifth intercostal space.
What is the location of the apical pulse?
If a nurse does something that a reasonably prudent would not do or fails to do something that a prudent person would do.
What is negligence?
The pulse on the top of the foot used to determine circulation to the foot.
What is the dorsalis pedis pulse?
A positioning device placed along the patient's legs to prevent external rotation.
What is a trochanter roll?
The step of the nursing process that involves gathering information.
What is assessment?
Describes a respiratory rate below 12 respirations per minute.
What is bradypnea?
An "unusual occurrence report"
What is an incident report?
The pulse located behind the knee that is used to determine circulation to the lower leg.
What is the popliteal pulse?
The position that allows the chest to expand to maximum capacity for moving air in and out of the lungs.
What is the orthopneic position?
The step of the nursing process that is formulated through an analysis of the assessment information gathered.
What is the diagnosis (Nursing Diagnosis)?
When the radial pulse is slower than the apical pulse.
What is a pulse deficit?
A term for used when the nurse uses skillful reasoning and logical thought to determine the merits of an action.
What is critical thinking?
Pulse located in front of the ear.
What is the temporal pulse?
A complication of immobility involving the cardiovascular system that occurs with position changes.
What is orthostatic hypotension?
The step of the nursing process that determines priorities and what nursing actions should be performed. It involves expected outcomes.
What is planning?
A pulse greater than 100 beats per minute (adult).
What is tachycardia?
If a competent patient attempts to leave the hospital and you keep them against their will.
What is false imprisonment?