ELBOW WENIS
Where is an apical pulse taken?
Over the apex of the heart with a stethoscope at the level of the 5th intercostal space in line with the mid-clavicle
Where is the brachial pulse taken?
Over the brachial artery in the groove between the biceps and triceps muscles above the elbow at tge antecubital fossa
Where is the posterior tibial pulse taken?
Over the posterior tibial artery on the inner side of the ankle
Where is the dorsalis pedis pulse taken?
Over the dorsalis pedis artery at the top of the foot in line with the groove between the extensor tendons of the great and second toe
Where is the temporal pulse taken?
Over the temporal artery in front of the ear
Where is the popliteal pulse taken?
Over the popliteal artery on the posterior surface of the knee
Where is a femoral pulse taken?
Over the femoral artery at the groin
Where is a carotid pulse taken?
Over the carotid artery in the front of the neck
Where is a radial pulse taken?
Over the radial artery at the wrist near the base of the thumb
What are the 10 common pulse points?
-Temporal
-Carotid Artery
-Apical at apex of heart
-Brachial Artery
-Radial Artery
-Ulnar
-Femoral Artery
-Popliteal Artery
-Posterior Tibial Artery
-Dorsalis Pedis Artery
Which of the following is the normal pulse rate for an adult?
a. 60-90 bpm
b. 120 bpm
c. 90-100 bpm
A
Which of the following is the normal pulse rate for a child?
a. 60-90 bpm
b. 120 bpm
c. 90-100 bpm
C
Which of the following is the normal pulse rate for an infant?
a. 60-90 bpm
b. 120 bpm
c. 90-100 bpm
B
A patient losing a lot of blood with have a very __________ pulse
Rapid
If blood pressure is low, pulse rate is __________
Rapid
If the blood pressure is high, the pulse would be _________
slower
The pulse rate changes with ______________
Blood pressure
What is pulse?
A reflection of the heartbeat
The flow rate for oxygen is measured in ________
Liters per minute
What are the hazards of Oxygen?
-Toxic
-Source of infection
-Supports combustion
Where should oxygen tanks be kept out of?
MRI
Which oxygen administration delivery unit is the most common?
Nasal Cannula
What oxygen concentrates can nasal cannulas deliver?
22-45%
What is the flow for nasal cannulas?
1/4-6 LPM in adults
less than 2 in children
What percentage of oxygen can a simple face mask deliver?
35-50%