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Which finger should you not use when taking pulse?

The thumb because it has a pulse of it's own.


What if your pulse is 110 after taking Ritalin and it is not prescribed?

That would be tachycardia.


Would you consider taking a standardized test to assess your academic strengths and weaknesses?

yes


How would you assess for adequate circulation before starting compressions on an unresponsive victim?

check a carotid pulse for not less then 5, but no more then 10 seconds


What is another disease a patient may have that would require a apical pulse?

It does not depend on any particular disease, instead, general guidelines on when it is advisable to take a person's apical pulse. Taking apical pulse is more accurate than just taking a person's pulse. It is done using a stethoscope and placing it by the apex of the heart so 'apical' means, 'the heartbeat at the apex of the heart. It is found underneath your left nipple at the fifth intercostal space (between the fifth and sixth ribs). A doctor would usually require an apical pulse to be taken when: A patient has an irregular heartbeat, or when a patient has bradycardia or tachycardia (unusually slow or unusually fast heart rate), or if a patient is taking cardiac medications. Also, if a person has a pulse deficit or a faint radial pulse.


Why would the dorsalis pedis pulse be taken?

The dorsalis pedis pulse is taken to assess blood flow to the foot and lower extremities. It is commonly checked in patients with peripheral vascular disease, diabetes, or in a general cardiovascular assessment. A weak or absent dorsalis pedis pulse can indicate reduced blood supply to the lower extremities.


Why do you not use the thumb for taking the pulse rate?

Thumbs have more blood flow than your fingers and could mess up your timing when checking your pulse. The thumb has a pulse point of its own, so you would be feeling two conflicting pulses at the same time.


How would you assess your physical activities you are in to?

how would you assess the physical activities you are into


Why do you sit down when taking your pulse?

It is called your Resting Heart Rate, and you want to measure it when you are most relaxed - this would be when sitting or lying down.


Can you have a pulse after your heart stops beating?

The pulse is the feeling of an artery caused by the movement of blood from the heart. If the heart stops, there will be no pulse. A common mistake in first aid is to use ones thumb to take a pulse. There is a major blood vessel that goes through the thumb. If a person were to try to take a pulse with their thumb rather than the first two fingers, the person taking the pulse would be registering their own heartbeat rather than that of the victim.


How would you assess my clothing style?

I suppose that I would assess it through observation.


What happends to someone when he gets older?

His pulse rate would decreaseHis pulse would increase