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What is the most accurate pulse site?
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What's the difference between actual pulse rate and calculated pulse rate?
the calculated pulse is not accurate as you have only measured it fo 15 seconds. then multiplied it by four. Now as pulse is measured in BPM (Beats Per Minute) The accurate way is to actually time it for a minute and you will have an accurate answer.
How long should pulse be counted for the most accurate results?
Pulse rate (or heart rate) is measured in the number of beats per minute. So, the most accurate would be to count the number of beats in an entire minute. If the person's heart rate is regular, though, pulse can be counted for a shorter amount of time, such as 10 seconds (multiply by 6 to get the beats per minute) or even 6 seconds (multiply by 10 to get the beats per minute) to give a fairly accurate count.
When taking your pulse what is the accurate method for infant and a patient with arrhythmia?
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Why did you have to take your pulse rate 5 times in order to get an accurate reading?
when you get your pulse rate for the first,2,3,4,5 you add them up together and then you times it by 3
Why did you have to take your pulse rate 5 time in order to get an accurate reading?
when you get your pulse rate for the first,2,3,4,5 you add them up together and then you times it by 3
When taking a patient's pulse how long should you take it for?
The most accurate would be for one full minute so you can get the beats per minute, but you can go for half a minute and then multiply times two to get beats per minute.
Why is the ten or fifteen second method of taking a pulse less accurate than counting the beats in an entire minute?
More time auscultating or palpating a pulse allows for better chance to pick up on an irregular pulse
Why do you have to take your pulse rate 5 times in order to get an accurate reading?
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What is the advantage of timing for a full minute to find your pulse?
The longer you time for the more accurate your measurement will be
Why do you have to take your pulse rate 5 times for accurate reading?
usually people suggest that you take your pulse more then once. occasionally 5 times. this is mainly because your heart may be hard to here so you may miscount but the more you do it the more accurate you will be.
Why take a fifteen second pulse when working out?
When working out it is customary to take pulse for 15 seconds and multiply the number by 4 to get the heart rate. The pulse is taken for 15 seconds instead of a full minute because it is quicker and easier, and just as accurate.
