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count pulse on wrist for 15sec.and x by 4.
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When a patient complains of a fast heart rate which diagnosis does this statement indicate?
A patient complaint of a fast heart rate is a symptom; it reflects the patient's subjective experience. As such, it is called "palpitations." In contrast, a confirmed rapid heart rate determined as the result of taking the patient's pulse is an objective finding that would be labeled "tachycardia."
What is the relation between hemoglobin count and pulse rate?
There is relationship between pulse rate and hemoglobin count because as per your blood sensitivity you got your pulse rate high and low so this is true that there is relation ship between pulse rate and hemoglobin count.
What does the pulse oximeter tell the physician about the patient?
your oxygen level and pulse rate
What is the medical term meaning very rapid heartbeat beginning in the ventricles?
Ventricular tachycardia is the term for rapid heart rate starting in the ventricles. Any resting pulse rate over 100 in an adult is defined as tachycardia.
How do you calculate a persons pulse rate?
To get your pulse rate fing on spot where your can feel your pulse, I think on your neck is the best, then put your fingers on it and count how many beats you get in fifteen seconds then multiply by 4 and that's how you get your average pulse rate.
What type of pulse can be taken when you are relaxed?
It is called as resting pulse rate. It is about 72 beats per minute. When it goes above 100 per minute, that is called as tachycardia.
How would you look after someone with a slow or fast pulse rate?
All modern patient monitors check the patient's pulse and allow the caregiver to set alarms for bradycardia and tachycardia (respectively slow anf fast heartbeat). I'd set the monitor and treat if needed once ranges are exceeded. The treatment of course depends on the pathology causing the change in pulse. In particular, a person with a slow pulse rate may also have lower blood pressure and a tendency towards fainting, so precautions should be taken against falling.
Why is it important to check respiration while checking the pulse rate?
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
What is bradiacardia?
Bradycardia is when the heart beats a little slower than normal, resulting in a low pulse rate. It is kind of the opposite of tachycardia, where the heartbeat and pulse are more rapid than "normal".
What pulse rate does a patient have to have to be considered bradycardia?
Less than 60
Is a rapid pulse rate cause for concern?
A rapid pulse can mean many different things. The pulse can quicken while a person exercises or is experiencing a stressful situation. However, a person with a rapid resting heart rate can have a significant health problem called Tachycardia. Tachycardia can vary in speed and rhythm and these variations can cause various different symptoms of various different levels of danger. Tachycardia can be caused by a multitude of different things including high body fat percentage, vein or artery problems, and heart problems. It is always best to consult a physician if you fear that you have a regularly occurring rapid resting pulse rate.
How many seconds should you count the radial pulse?
15 seconds (and then multiply by four, to obtain the pulse rate).
