Measuring and Recording Pulse
1. Define pulse
2. A) Identify each pulse site. Enter the name beside the corresponding letter on the following list.
A.
A
B.
C.
B
D.
c
E.
D
F.
E
G.
F
H.
G
H
B) Circle the site (on the sketch) that is used most frequently for taking pulse.
3. The three factors that must be noted about each and every pulse are:
4. What is the normal pulse range for each of the following?
a. Adults:
b. Children over 7 years old:
c. Children from 1 to 7 years old:
d. Infants:
5. List three factors that could cause an increase in pulse rate
6. List three factors that could cause a decrease in pulse rate
7. In an adult, a pulse rate under 60 beats per minute is called _________________. A pulse rate above 100 beats
per minute is called ____________________. An irregular or abnormal rhythm is a/an __________________
Pulse Lab: Record a Radial and carotid pulse for 2 other people in the class:
Name
Radial bpm
In range? Y/N
Carotid bpm
In range? y/N
Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure
1.
Define Blood pressure
2. Define Systolic
3. Define Diastolic
4. The average reading for systolic pressure is _________ with a range of ______________
5. The average reading for diastolic pressure is ______________ with a range of _____________
6. What is the pulse pressure if the blood pressure is 136/72?
7. Hypertension is indicated when pressures are greater than _______ systolic and ___________ diastolic.
8. List three causes of hypotension.
9. List three factors that can increaser blood pressure
10. List three factors that can decrease or lower blood pressure
11. Why does OSHA discourage the use of mercury sphygmomanometers?
12. A. record the following blood pressure readings correctly
Systolic 128, Diastolic 92
Diastolic 84, systolic 188
Systolic 136 diastolic 76
B. Name all the above readings that fall within normal range
C. Name the above readings that do not fall within normal range
Practice Session:
Diastolic 118, systolic 210