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If a patient is aware that you are counting his breaths they may alter the pattern. It is easy after you finish taking the pulse to count the respirations and the patient is not aware so they don't alter the pattern. This allows you to get a good measurement

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Q: Why is it important to check respiration while checking the pulse rate?
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Did the sport teacher check respiration when they checked a fainted person's pulse?

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No you only check a patient's pulse with a watch.


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Respiration and pulse was taken and documented. Respiration is the act of breathing.


Is pulse found directly over a bone?

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The doctor is checking one of several pulse points. These points can tell her if there is good blood flow to a body part such as the leg and foot in this case.


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