When Evaluating the Radial Pulse Measurement Technique of the Nursing

question 26

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the radial pulse measurement technique of the nursing assistant,the nurse identifies appropriate technique when the assistant:

• A) Has the patient's arm elevated
• B) Positions the patient supine or sitting
• C) Applies significant pressure to the pulse site
• D) Counts the pulse for 15 seconds and multiplies by 4

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Definitions:

Function

A mapping from a set of inputs to a set of acceptable outputs, where each input is allocated to a sole output.

Radical Expression

An expression that contains a radical symbol, which denotes the root of a number or expression.

Square Root

A mathematical operation that gives the number which, when multiplied by itself, yields the original number.

Cube Root

The number that, when multiplied by itself three times, gives the original number.