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Pules (and keme)
level: Pules (and keme)
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Pules (and keme)
Question
Answer
palpable bounding of blood flow noted at various points on the body The indicator of circulatory status
Pulse
Number of pulsing sensations in 1 minute
Pulse rate
Age Sex Fever Medications Hypovolemia/dehydration Stress Position Pathology
Factors affecting the Pulse
Assessment of Pulse sites:
Temporal Carotid Apical Brachial Radial Femoral popliteal Posterior tibial Dorsalis pedis
Reasons for using specific pulse site: Readily accessible
Radial
Reasons for using specific pulse site: Used when radial pulse is not accessible
Temporal
Reasons for using specific pulse site: Used during cardiac arrest/shock in adults Used to determine circulation to the brain
Carotid
Reasons for using specific pulse site: Routinely used for infants and children up to 3 years of age Used to determine discrepancies with radial pulse Used in conjunction with some medications
Apical
Reasons for using specific pulse site: used to measure blood pressure Used during cardiac arrest for infants
Brachial
Reasons for using specific pulse site: Used in cases of cardiac arrest/shock Used to determine circulation to a leg
Femoral
Reasons for using specific pulse site: used to determine circulation to the lower leg
Popliteal
Reasons for using specific pulse site: Used to determine circulation to the foot
Posterior tibial/ Dorsalis pedis
Assessment of Pulse: Character of the Pulse:
Rate rhythm Strength Quality