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Femoral pulse at the groin can be easily felt.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoAn infant's pulse is checked at the brachial artery, which is located inside of the upper arm, between the elbow and the shoulder.
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What should not be used to take the pulse because it has a pulse of its own?
Your thumb has its own pulse so it shouldn't be used to take your pulse.
Why the pulse of a newborn is faster than a child?
That grow quicker in the first year of their lives than when they are a child
What is apical pulse?
apical pulse is actually the heartbeat
What are the three times you would have to take apical pulse?
Count pulse
True or false a sphygmomanometer is used to take the apical pulse?
False, because the apical pulse is the heartbeat and is heard with a stethoscope. The sphygmomanometer is used to take the pulse on the arm.
How long time you taken a pulse?
If you mean how long do you take a pulse for? A Mintute.
During CPR, the best place to take the pulse on an adult is the?
carotid pulse sight
Should you take your clients pulse with your thumb against their wrist?
No, because your thumb carries your pulse which might be confused with the client's pulse.
Should you take your client's pulse with your thumb against their wrist?
No, because your thumb carries your pulse which might be confused with the client's pulse.
What do you do when a newborn has strep?
Take the newborn to see a doctor. --- thay have and i just need further advice for my friend
What observations should be noted and recorded when you take a patient's pulse?
When taking a pulse you need to pay attention to the rate of the pulse (how fast/slow?) and the quality of the pulse (how weak/strong?).
How long should a pulse be taken in a CPR emergency?
Take a pulse for a maximum of 10 seconds.
