Category Archives: apical pulse

…………………… Normally, the pulse rate matches the apical pulse. There are a few conditions in which the apical pulse could be higher the palpable pulse in the radial or carotid artery. Basically it would be secondary to a heart beat … Continue reading →

Yes, an apical pulse is heard with a stethoscope placed over the apex of the heart, and is an accepted pulse measurement. It differs from an arterial pulse and is not considered as one of the accepted arterial pulse points … Continue reading →

What is the threshold for radial/apical pulse deficit being a problem. Please include a reference to where I can find your answer in publication (preferably on the web) A pulse deficit is the difference between the apical vs. radial pulse. … Continue reading →

I received an unexpected scholarship and have decided that I would like to get a new stethoscope for nursing clinicals. I’m currently using a $10 sprague from allheart but the tube rub makes it very difficult to listen for low … Continue reading →

Apical, Brachial, Pedal, Radial My answer is Brachial Question 2: If you have an infant with CHF and takes 1.25oz formula in 20 minutes and the doctor ordered 2oz of formula q3H the best action for the nurse to take … Continue reading →

I have had a lot of stress lately and I have had panic attacks before. I have noticed that for the past 3 nights, I have woken up with my heart pounding out of my chest, but the crazy thing … Continue reading →

Earlier today, a disoriented woman who was BARELY conscious was rushed into our clinic. She was having difficulty of breathing. I helped his son remove her bag, loosened her belt. Made sure that her airway was patent. She was breathing … Continue reading →

a. afterload b. the difference between the apical and radial pulses c. the ability of the heart to increase cardiac output when needed d. the extra blood remaining in the heart after contraction c. the ability of the heart to … Continue reading →

Her vital sign is following. BP 140/70,Apical pulse 84, slightly irregular and she has a pacemarker, R 18. She is still slightly disoriented. slight edema is found ,but al althe systems are WNL Based on the history, the assessment and … Continue reading →