{"id":909,"date":"2018-01-01T19:29:37","date_gmt":"2018-01-02T00:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/assessmentnursingmain\/chapter\/chapter-summary-2\/"},"modified":"2024-06-29T13:02:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-29T17:02:43","slug":"chapter-summary-2","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/assessmentnursingmain\/chapter\/chapter-summary-2\/","title":{"raw":"Pulse and Respirations Summary and Activities","rendered":"Pulse and Respirations Summary and Activities"},"content":{"raw":"Measurement of pulse and respiration is important because these vital signs provide current data about the client\u2019s health and illness state. Changes in pulse and respiration act as cues for healthcare providers\u2019 diagnostic reasoning.\r\n\r\nPulse can be measured in many locations. When determining the best location, healthcare providers consider the client\u2019s age and health and illness state, as well as the reason for taking the pulse.\r\n\r\nWhen determining the relevance of pulse and respiration data, healthcare providers consider the client\u2019s baseline data and the situation. Diagnostic reasoning about pulse and respiration always considers additional information, including other vital sign measurements and subjective and objective client data.\r\n

Activity: Check your Understanding<\/h2>\r\nWhich is the correct technique for measuring the radial pulse?\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"167\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"35\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"168\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhich image shows the correct method for measuring the apical pulse on a toddler?\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"36\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"37\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"169\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\nWhich image shows the correct method for measuring the apical pulse on an adult?\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"38\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"39\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"170\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWatch this next short film clip<\/strong>\u00a0and see how to measure radial pulse and respiration correctly. After watching the clip, try the technique yourself. You can watch the clip and practice as many times as you like.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/yxSoB3BiDLo[\/embed]\r\n\r\nFilm clip:<\/strong> Pulse and respiration measurement\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWatch this next short film clip<\/strong>\u00a0and see how to measure an apical pulse correctly. After watching the clip, try the technique yourself. You can watch the clip and practice as many times as you like.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/JJ9VEymVl8Q[\/embed]\r\n\r\nFilm clip:<\/strong> Correct measurement of apical pulse\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat is the apical pulse rate?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nListen to the audio clip of the apical pulse. Count the pulse for 30 seconds and report the rate as beats per minute (NOTE: although this clip only allows you to count for 30 seconds, remember, it is best to count the apical pulse for one minute<\/strong>).\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/znhbVRZRLfM[\/embed]\r\n\r\nAudio clip: <\/strong>Apical pulse\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"40\"]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat is the apical pulse rate?<\/strong>\r\n\r\nListen to the audio clip of the apical pulse. Count the pulse for 30 seconds and report the rate as beats per minute (NOTE: although this clip only allows you to count for 30 seconds, remember, it is best to count the apical pulse for one minute<\/strong>).\r\n\r\n[embed]https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hxd68qJfzhQ[\/embed]\r\n\r\nAudio clip: <\/strong>Apical pulse\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"41\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"42\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"43\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"44\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"45\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"46\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"171\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"172\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"173\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"174\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"47\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"175\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\nCount the respirations. Please note: there is no<\/strong> sound in this video.\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"112\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"176\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"177\"]<\/span>\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"48\"]\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPut the steps in the correct order for each of the pulses and respiration.\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"49\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"50\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"51\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"52\"]\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"53\"]\r\n
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Measurement of pulse and respiration is important because these vital signs provide current data about the client\u2019s health and illness state. Changes in pulse and respiration act as cues for healthcare providers\u2019 diagnostic reasoning.<\/p>\n

Pulse can be measured in many locations. When determining the best location, healthcare providers consider the client\u2019s age and health and illness state, as well as the reason for taking the pulse.<\/p>\n

When determining the relevance of pulse and respiration data, healthcare providers consider the client\u2019s baseline data and the situation. Diagnostic reasoning about pulse and respiration always considers additional information, including other vital sign measurements and subjective and objective client data.<\/p>\n

Activity: Check your Understanding<\/h2>\n

Which is the correct technique for measuring the radial pulse?<\/p>\n

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