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Measuring and Recording Pulse 1. Define pulse 2. A) Identify each pulse site. Enter the name beside the corresponding letter on the following list. A. B. д c. A D C E. D F. G H 1014 B) Circle the site on the sketch) that is used most frequently for taking pulse. 3. The three factors that must be noted about each and every pulse are: 4. What is the normal pulse range for each of the following? a. Adults: b. Children over 7 years old c. Children from 1 to 7 years old: d. Infants: : 5. List three factors that could cause an increase in pulse rate 6. List three factors that could cause a decrease in pulse rate a 7. In an adult, a pulse rate under 60 beats per minute is called a A A pulse rate above 100 beats per minute is called An irregular or abnormal rhythm is a/an Pulse Lab: Record a Radial and carotid pulse for 2 other people in the class: a : Name Radial bpm In range? Y/N Carotid bom In range? y/N Measuring and Recording Blood Pressure 1. Define Blood pressure 2. Define Systolic 3. Define Diastolic 4. The average reading for systolic pressure is ____ with a range of 5. The average reading for diastolic pressure is __ with a range of 6. What is the pulse pressure if the blood pressure is 136/72? 7. Hypertension is indicated when pressures are greater than systolic and diastolic. 8. List three causes of hypotension. 9. List three factors that can increaser blood pressure 10. List three factors that can decrease or lower blood pressure 11. Why does OSHA discourage the use of mercury sphygmomanometers? 12. A. record the following blood pressure readings correctly Systolic 128, Diastolic 92 Diastolic 84, systolic 188 Systolic 136 diastolic 76 Diastolic 118, systolic 210 B. Name all the above readings that fall within normal range C. Name the above readings that do not fall within normal range Practice Session: