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First, get a hand to find the pulse in. Doing this way is the most reccomended. Find a heartbeat, as it should be located along the thumb, but on the wrist. Get a clock or person to count to 30 (if you have no timer, but this method is not as accurate.), count the heartbeats in that 30 seconds, and then multiply the heartbeat by 2.
For example...
Beats in 30 seconds: 51
51*2=102 (pulse)
The normal pulse rate is 60-85 while doing no activity such as sitting in a chair or lying on a bed.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoTo check your pulse, put your fingers on your pulse (NOT YOUR THUMB) and have somebody else count to 6. At the same time, count the number of times your pulse beats. Lets say, 7. Add a 0. That makes it 70. :)
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∙ 14y agoSee the link below for information on how to calculate your pulse .
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What should not be used to take the pulse because it has a pulse of its own?
Your thumb has its own pulse so it shouldn't be used to take your pulse.
What is apical pulse?
apical pulse is actually the heartbeat
What are the three times you would have to take apical pulse?
Count pulse
True or false a sphygmomanometer is used to take the apical pulse?
False, because the apical pulse is the heartbeat and is heard with a stethoscope. The sphygmomanometer is used to take the pulse on the arm.
How long time you taken a pulse?
If you mean how long do you take a pulse for? A Mintute.
During CPR, the best place to take the pulse on an adult is the?
carotid pulse sight
Should you take your clients pulse with your thumb against their wrist?
No, because your thumb carries your pulse which might be confused with the client's pulse.
Should you take your client's pulse with your thumb against their wrist?
No, because your thumb carries your pulse which might be confused with the client's pulse.
What observations should be noted and recorded when you take a patient's pulse?
When taking a pulse you need to pay attention to the rate of the pulse (how fast/slow?) and the quality of the pulse (how weak/strong?).
How long should a pulse be taken in a CPR emergency?
Take a pulse for a maximum of 10 seconds.
How do you take a budgies pulse?
put on finger on the pulse and count how many beats there are derrrhh xx
What equipment would you need to take a brachial pulse?
You don't need equipment to get the brachial pulse.
