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Radial (on the wrist, on the side of the thumb)
Femoral (on the groin area)
Carotid (on the neck, on either side. not both at once.)
Brachial (mostly in infants, on the inside of the arm)
Dorsalis Pedis (on the top of the foot)
Posterior Tibial (on the inside part of your foot, in back of the bony part)
And you can also check on the Ulnar artery, which is on your wrist, on the side of the pinky, but it's not that good there)
What else can I help you with?
What instrument is needed to take a person's pulse?
You can use your fingers to check the any pulse in your body, just apply the fingers in the correct positions of the pulse locations and there you have it.
What are the three times you would have to take apical pulse?
Count pulse
How long can it take the body to return to normal conditions?
That depends on the cause of the increase in the pulse rate itself and how increased the pulse rate is. It may take fron three (3) to fifteen (15) minutes
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.
Should you use your thumb to take a heart rate?
Your heart rate can be taken at any spot on the body at which an artery is close to the surface and a pulse can be felt. You should always use your fingers to take a pulse, not your thumb, particularly when recording someone else's pulse, as you can sometimes feel your own pulse through your thumb.
What is apical pulse?
apical pulse is actually the heartbeat
Does fever affect pulse rate?
Yes, fever can affect pulse rate. During a fever, the body's metabolism increases, which can lead to a higher pulse rate as the heart works harder to pump blood around the body to help regulate the temperature. Additionally, fever can cause dehydration, which can also contribute to an elevated pulse rate.
How does sugar affect the pulse rate of the human body?
sugar affects pulse rate directly. As you take more sugar the more your pulse rate will increase. if you eat sugar then you will automatically gain 100 pounds, you will also shrink two feet. eat healthy kids
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.
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.
