Core - Nursing

    Chapter 12

    Vital Signs: Pulse

    12.1 : Pulse01:05

    12.1 : Pulse

    The pulse is one of the most fundamental physiological indicators of the body's cardiovascular health. It is the rhythmic expansion and contraction of ...

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    12.2 : Regulation of Pulse01:20

    12.2 : Regulation of Pulse

    Pulse regulation involves physiological mechanisms that ensure adequate blood flow throughout the body. The heartbeat, regulated by the autonomic nervous ...

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    12.3 : Increased pulse rate01:17

    12.3 : Increased pulse rate

    Tachycardia is a condition marked by an abnormally fast or irregular heart rate, surpassing the typical resting rate. In adults, tachycardia is ...

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    12.4 : Decreased pulse rate01:14

    12.4 : Decreased pulse rate

    Bradycardia is a medical condition in which the heart rate is slower than normal. It occurs when the heart's natural pacemaker, the sinus node, ...

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    12.5 : Pulse amplitude and quality01:17

    12.5 : Pulse amplitude and quality

    Pulse amplitude is a crucial indicator of cardiac health because it provides valuable insights into the strength of left ventricular contractions and the ...

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    12.6 : Pulse rhythm01:30

    12.6 : Pulse rhythm

    Pulse rhythm refers to the pattern of pulsations within specific intervals, offering valuable insights into the regularity or irregularity of the ...

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    12.7 : Pulse Assessment Sites01:11

    12.7 : Pulse Assessment Sites

    Pulse assessment sites are crucial in evaluating a patient's cardiovascular health. By assessing the pulsations of arteries at specific anatomical ...

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    12.8 : Factors Influencing Heart Rate01:30

    12.8 : Factors Influencing Heart Rate

    The heart rate, or pulse rate, is a vital indicator of cardiovascular health. It reflects the number of times the heart beats per minute. Various ...

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    12.9 : Assessment of apical pulse01:17

    12.9 : Assessment of apical pulse

    Assessing the Apical Pulse Assessing the apical pulse is a critical nursing procedure, particularly indicated for: • Children younger than two ...

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    12.10 : Assessment of radial pulse01:11

    12.10 : Assessment of radial pulse

    Assessment of Radial Pulse The radial pulse, located at the wrist, is often the preferred site for assessing peripheral pulse because of its accessibility ...

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    12.11 : Assessment of apical radial pulse01:25

    12.11 : Assessment of apical radial pulse

    Apical-Radial (A-R) Pulse Assessment The A-R pulse assessment involves simultaneous evaluation of the apical and radial pulses. When the apical and radial ...

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    12.12 : Special considerations while measuring pulse01:13

    12.12 : Special considerations while measuring pulse

    Assessing a patient's pulse is a fundamental skill in healthcare, but certain situations require special attention: Irregular Pulse: • ...

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