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6 Cards in this Set
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Pulse Sites |
Carotid Artery Subclavian Artery Brachial Artery The Aorta Ulna Artery Femoral Artery Popliteal Artery Dorsal Pedis Artery |
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Reasons for taking pulse |
Info on cardiovascular status Baseline for future review Reassure and bond with pt |
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Pulse Assesses: |
Rate Rhythm Amplitude |
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Normal Pulse Rate for Age |
<1 110-160 2-5 95-140 5-12 80-120 >12 60-100 |
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Alterations to Normal Pulse |
Extra Systoles Ectopic Beats Cardiac Arrhythmia |
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Factors that Impact Body Systems Include |
Diet and Nutrition Alcohol and drugs Environmental Factors Level and type of physical activity Stress and Anxiety Emotional/psychological status and or responses Fatigue Interrelationship between body systems |
