Chapter 1: Pulse Sign and Pulse Points (CAL APPLICATION)

Flashcards covering normal heart rate ranges by age, tachycardia, and common pulse points/arises of taking a pulse.

What is the normal resting heart rate range for an adult in beats per minute?

60 to 100 beats per minute.

What medical term describes a heart rate of 165 beats per minute in an adult?

Tachycardia.

What is the normal heart rate range for a child?

Approximately 70 to 120 beats per minute.

What is the normal heart rate range for a newborn?

90 to 170 beats per minute.

What arteries are commonly used as pulse points to take a pulse?

Superficial temporal, carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal (posterior to the patella), and dorsalis pedis.

Where is the radial artery located and what is it used for?

Located at the wrist; used to palpate the radial pulse.

How is the pulse commonly measured?

By applying slight pressure with the fingers on the radial artery at the wrist and counting the beats in a set period.