Pulse Points
Fill in the Black:
( )pulse point is located behind the knee
Popliteal
What is a Stethoscope?
an instrument used to listen to a persons heart or breathing
What are the most common pulse sites?
The radial and apical locations are the most common sites for pulse rate assessment
What finger should you never use to take a pulse?
The Thumb
Fill in the blank:
The pulse on your forehead is called ( ).
Temporal
What is an Apical Pulse?
its the heart beat at a apex of the heart
What is Perfusion of Blood?
process of nutritive delivery of arterial blood to a capillary bed in the biological tissues
What does it sound like through a stethoscope?
"lubb-dubb"
Fill in the blank:
The ( ) is the pulse point under your thumb.
Radial
What is cyanosis?
bluish discoloration of the skin
What does normal pulse feel like?
Can be felt with moderate pressure of the fingers
How do you take a radial pulse?
using the pads of the index and middle fingers; only slight pressure is applied,count for a full minute.
Fill in the Blank:
The pulse point you use in emergencies is called ( ).
Carotid
What is dysrhythmia?
abnormal heartbeat
where do you take the Apical pulse?
just below the left nipple,and sixth ribs
When can you take the pulse for only 30 sec.?
When they dont have an abnormal pulse
Fill in the Blank:
The pulse point located on the top of the foot is ( ).
Dorsalis Pedis
What is Rate of pulse?
measure of heartbeats per unit time
What represents the actual beating of the heart?
Apical Pulse
If someone is unresponsive, what should you do first?
Call for help, tap the person to see if they are responsive, start 30 compression CPR