HCC 2008 pulse
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| pulse | blood is forced into the arteries causing them to expand
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| pulse rate | number of pulsations felt/heard per minute
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| normal pulse rate for the average man at rest | 60-70 bpm
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| normal/average PR newborn to 1 month | 120-160 bpm average 140
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| normal/average PR 1-12 months | 80-140 bpm average 120
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| normal/average PR 12 months - 2 yrs | 80-130 bom average 110
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| normal/average PR 2-6 yrs | 75-120 bpm average 100
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| normal/average PR 6-12 yrs | 75-110 bpm average 95
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| normal/average PR adolescent to Adult | 60-100 bpm average 80
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| what qualities of pulse are important to observe? | rate, rhythm, amplitude/volume, symmetry
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| rate | number of pulsations felt/heart
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| rhythm | pattern of the pulse rate--regular, irregular, irregular w/pattern, irregular w/o pattern
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| dysrhythmia | irregular
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| amplitude/volume | strength/quality of pulse--strong, bounding, weak, thready
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| symmetry | equal on both sides of the body
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| timing for taking pulse | take for 15 secs x 4, 30 secs x 2, if apical or irregular take for 60 secs
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| sites for taking a pulse | temporal, axillary, brachial, carotid, femoral, popliteal, tibial
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| tachycardia | increased pulse rate 100-180 bpm
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| bradycardia | pulse below 60 bpm
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| arrhythmia/ dysrhythmia | irregular heartbeat
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| equipment needed | watch with sweeping second hand
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| palpation | feeling
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| auscultation | listening
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| palpation/auscultation | feeling and listening
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| very young and elderly may have _________ rates | increased
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| how would you alter the care plan if you found tachycardia? | resting position, check underlying cause, check pulse frequently, notify MD, oxygen (if appropriate)
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| how would you alter your care plan if you found bradycardia? | recheck, check frequently, look for underlying cause, notify MD, obtain EKG, Hotel Digoxin, oxygen if appropriate
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| how would you alter your care plan if you found arrhythmia/dysrhythmia? | any irregular heartbeat should be reported immediately
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