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Vital Signs - Pulse and Pulse Sites - (copy)

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arrhythmiairregular or abnormal rhythm
tachycardiapulse rate over 100 beats per minute (too fast)
bradycardiapulse rate below 60 beats per minute (too slow)
temporalside of forehead
dorsalis pedistop of foot arch
apical pulsestethoscope is at the apex (top) of the heart
carotidat the side of the neck
radialinner wrist (above the thumb)
poplitealbehind the knee
femoralinner upper thigh
brachialinner forearm (elbow crease)
Which digit on the hand is NEVER used to take a pulse?thumb
most common arterial site for taking pulse in adultradial


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