Pulse Rate quiz week 12 pt2

Pulse

Artery expands when the heart contracts (ventricular systole).

Pulse rate

Heart rate → beats per minute (bpm).

Factors influencing pulse rate

Body position (sitting, standing, lying), Activity (resting vs. exercising), Emotions (stress, excitement).

Memory Trick for Pulse

"Heart squeezes → artery jumps = PULSE!"

Importance of Pulse Rate

Tells you how fast your heart is beating, helps measure how well your body is getting oxygen-rich blood, used to check overall heart health.

Radial artery

Thumb side of the wrist - Where a watch sits ⌚️.

Brachial artery

Front of elbow (antecubital region) - Used for BP cuff 💪.

Carotid artery

Side of the neck (cervical region) - Neck check for emergencies 🚑.

Femoral artery

Groin (inguinal region) - Where leg meets torso .

Popliteal artery

Back of the knee (popliteal region) - Pop behind the knee .

Posterior tibial artery

Inside ankle (between ankle bone & Achilles) - Inside bump near heel 👣.

Dorsalis pedis artery

Top of the foot (dorsum) - Front foot pulse .

Pulse Rate at Resting

Lower pulse.

Pulse Rate After Exercise

Higher pulse.

Pulse Rate Lying Down

Slightly lower.

Pulse Rate Standing

Slightly higher.

Pulse Rate Sitting

Somewhere in between.