When Is It Appropriate to Take a Pulse by Counting

question 55

Multiple Choice

When is it appropriate to take a pulse by counting the heart rate for 30 seconds and multiplying by two?

• A) Never
• B) When the patient is very young and does not have a cardiac or respiratory condition
• C) When the previous two readings are normal and the patient does not have a respiratory condition
• D) When the pulse is strong, regular, and within normal range and patient does not have a cardiac condition

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Definitions:

Child Care Responsibilities

Duties related to the direct care, education, and well-being of children, typically assumed by parents, guardians, or caregivers.

Surrogate Grandparenting

The role assumed by an individual who provides the emotional closeness and support typically associated with grandparents, though they are not biologically related to the grandchildren.

Grandparents

The parents of one's parents, often involved in caregiving, support, and cultural transmission within the family.

Regular Care

Ongoing, consistent attention and services provided to maintain health or manage a condition, often in a healthcare or caregiving context.