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In what way can the pulse be easily determined?
If you can, try and find your heartbeat by measuring your pulse over fifteen seconds, by placing your fingers either under your neck or on your wrist. If you can't find it, your doctor will have a device capable of measuring your pulse for you.
Which finger should you not use when taking pulse?
The thumb because it has a pulse of it's own.
What is standing pulse?
It is the taking of the patient's pulse when he/she is in the standing position.
What is pulse oximetry?
Pulse oximetry is the procedure for measuring oxygen saturation or level of oxygen in the blood. It is non-invasive and painless.
What type of device helps in measuring brain pulse?
an ecg machine
Can you measure a pulse rate with a pulse oximeter?
Most modern oximeters have a built in pulse reader. Your finger is placed in the oximeter, also measuring your pulse along with the % of O2 in your blood.
When taking a manual pulse what should never be used because there is a chance of taking your pulse?
You should never take a manual pulse with your thumb because of the chance of picking up your own pulse from the blood vessels in your thumb.
What measuring device would tell a physician that the patient has hypoxemia?
Pulse oximeter.
Why is the thumb not used for taking a client's pulse?
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Explain why the clock pulse must be very narrow?
So it can be precise for measuring time.
Why do nurses measure pulse by looking at your chest?
They are not measuring your pulse when they look at your chest. They are measuring your respiration (breathing) rates. Many nurses may say they are measuring your pulse because otherwise some people will sub-conconsciously alter their breathing patterns and theyre results wont be valid. They are counting how many times you breathe in and out in a certain amount of time. Whether your breathing is rapid, slow, shallow or deep.
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?).
