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Does a fall in pulse rate affect the pressure?
Do you mean blood pressure? Yes it does like for example when you do drugs or something
How can pulse rate be lowered without drugs?
exercise and lowering amount of fat, sugar and carbohydrates, weight loss
What vitals does a nurse check before administering digoxin?
You need to measure dig levels from labs, BP, o2 sat, and pulse wouln't hurt either. Ayraayra: The most important thing to measure when administering digoxin is heart rate. You want to count the apical for a full minute. They drilled this into us at school. The heart rate has to be at least 60 beats per minute or you hold the medication. Digoxin works by increasing the force and velocity of heart contractions. You check apical pulse for 1 minute, if less that 60bpm you hold it wait five minutes and check again if it is still less that 60bpm you notify the physician. Monitor for signs of 'dig' toxicity like: - Confusion, irregular pulse, Loss of appetite; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, palpitations, halos around objects. Decreased urine output.
If your pulse rate increase your heart rate does what?
Your pulse rate is your heart rate.
Can you have arithmia when your pulse rate is high?
Why do you have your pulse rate taken? Why do you have your pulse rate taken?
An important landmark when taking the apical pulse before administering cardiac drugs is the?
point of maximum impulse (PMI)
What vitals does a nurse check before administering potassium?
blood pressure,pulse,breathihg,spo2
Must check apical pulse before administering what medication?
If the heart rate is slow (below 60 bmp) and if digoxin is given, it can reduce the heart rate to dangerous levels.
What should you do when administering breaths by using a mask-mask device for a child who is not breathing but does have a pulse?
yes
What should you do when administering breaths by using a bag mask device for a child who is not breathing but does not have a pulse?
yes
What should you do when administering breath by using a bag mask device for a child who is not breathing but does have pulse?
yes
What are five task a nurse performs?
Temperature, blood pressure, pulse, dressing wounds & administering medication.
Which pulse systems requires higher bandwidth?
pam
What pulse will took before dioxin?
apical pulse
Which vicitim requires CPR?
a victim who is unresponsive with no normal breading and no pulse
Does the AED shock automatically?
No. It will check for a pulse, then, if nessecary, will let you push a button to administer the shock. When administering the shock, make sure that no one is touching the person.
How does one learn pulse diagnosis?
Pulse diagnosis is a technique that requires careful training by specialists. Pulse diagnosis is taught at schools that teach Ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, and acupuncture.
