The Nurse Is Assessing the Pulses of a Patient Who

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing the pulses of a patient who has been admitted for untreated hyperthyroidism.The nurse should expect to find a(n) _______ pulse.

• A)Normal
• B)Absent
• C)Bounding
• D)Weak, thready

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Definitions:

Cardiac Cycle

The sequence of mechanical and electrical events that repeats with every heartbeat, including the contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle to pump blood.

ECG

Electrocardiogram, a test that measures the electrical activity of the heart to assess its functioning and detect abnormalities.

Voltage Difference

The measure of electric potential difference between two points in an electric circuit, prompting the flow of current.

Left Leg Electrode

An electrode placed on the left leg during procedures like electrocardiograms (ECGs) to serve as a reference or ground point in the measurement of electrical signals.