Pulse and Respiration Study Guide

What is Number 1?

Temporal Temple

What is Number 2?

Carotid (Neck)

What is Number 3?

Brachial Inneraspect Antecubita Fussa (Pinky)

What is Number 4?

Apical (Chest)

What is Number 5?

Radial Wrist (Thumb Side)

What is Number 6?

Femoral (Groin)

What is Number 7?

Popliteal (Behind Knee)

What is Number 8?

Dorsalis Pedis (Top of Foot)

What is the Average Range for a Pulse Rate?

80-100 BPM

what is the length the time you count a patient’s pulse rate?

30 Seconds

what is the correct term for an irregular heart rate?

Arrhythmia

what is the diagnostic tool that can be used electronically to count a pulse rate?

Pulse Oximeter

What are structures involved in breathing?

Bronchioles, Alveoli, Trachea, Bronchi

How do you count a respiration?

Inhalation + Exhalation = Respiration

Inhale+Exhale=What?

Respiration

When should you count a respiration?

When the shirt moves, when the shoulders move, when the stomach moves

What is Apnea?

No Breathing

What is Dyspnea?

Bad or labored breathing

What is Hyperventilation?

Fast Deep Breathing

If someone is having a panic attack, what do you give them?

Give them a bag to breathe in