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What characteristics should be noted when assessing a pulse?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 11/1/2022

Whether it is classified as a....

+1/4 - weak

+2/4 - normal

+3/4 - increased

+4/4 - bounding

0/4 - absent

You should also note the pulse pattern.

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What are the characteristics of a normal pulse rate for humans?

The normal characteristics of the human pulse are volume: the force or strength of the pulse, rhythm: refers to the regularity, or equal spacing of the beats, of the pulse, and the condition of the arterial wall: it should feel elastic and soft.

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Arteries that are relatively large and near the surface can be used as pulse sites.

Which finger should you not use when taking pulse?

The thumb because it has a pulse of it's own.

What characteristics would you assess when taking the pulse?

Rate, Rhythm, Volume, Bilateral Presence

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