While Assessing a Patient's Pulse, a Nurse Identifies That the Pulse

question 38

Multiple Choice

While assessing a patient's pulse, a nurse identifies that the pulse obliterates. This means the pulse

• A) Is full and has a bounding quality.
• B) Is weak, faint, and not perfusing.
• C) Disappears upon palpation.
• D) Indicates contractions are perfusing.

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Definitions:

Functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy

A non-invasive imaging technique that measures brain activity through hemodynamic responses associated with neural behavior.

Real-time Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A neuroimaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow in real time, allowing the observation of brain functions.

Electroencephalography

A non-invasive test that involves recording the electrical activity of the brain through electrodes placed on the scalp.

Brain Activity

The functioning of the brain involving neuronal and synaptic processes.