A | B |
arrhythmia | irregular or abnormal rhythm |
tachycardia | pulse rate over 100 beats per minute (too fast) |
bradycardia | pulse rate below 60 beats per minute (too slow) |
temporal | side of forehead |
dorsalis pedis | top of foot arch |
apical pulse | stethoscope is at the apex (top) of the heart |
carotid | at the side of the neck |
radial | inner wrist (above the thumb) |
popliteal | behind the knee |
femoral | inner upper thigh |
brachial | inner forearm (elbow crease) |
Which digit on the hand is NEVER used to take a pulse? | thumb |
most common arterial site for taking pulse in adult | radial |