{"id":126,"date":"2018-01-01T19:17:53","date_gmt":"2018-01-01T19:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.publiconsulting.com\/wordpress\/vitalsign\/chapter\/testing-activities-list-in-the-correct-order\/"},"modified":"2018-07-03T11:57:06","modified_gmt":"2018-07-03T11:57:06","slug":"testing-activities-list-in-the-correct-order","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/www.publiconsulting.com\/wordpress\/vitalsign\/chapter\/testing-activities-list-in-the-correct-order\/","title":{"rendered":"Test Yourself: List in the Correct Order"},"content":{"raw":"List the steps below in the correct order for each of the following techniques. Write your list on a piece of paper.<\/em>\n\n

Radial Pulse Technique\n<\/strong><\/h2>
  • Note the rate, rhythm, force, and equality when measuring the radial pulse<\/li>
  • Use the pads of your first three fingers to gently palpate the radial pulse along the radius bone close to the flexor aspect of the wrist<\/li>
  • Press down with your fingers until you can best feel the pulsation<\/li><\/ul>

    Carotid Pulse Technique\n<\/strong><\/h2>
    • Gently palpate the carotid artery one at a time<\/li>
    • Note the rate, rhythm, force, and equality when measuring the carotid pulse<\/li>
    • Locate the carotid artery medial to the sternomastoid muscle in the middle third of the neck<\/li>
    • Ask the client to sit upright.<\/li><\/ul>

      Apical Pulse Technique\n<\/strong><\/h2>
      • Physically palpate the intercostal spaces to locate the landmark of the apical pulse<\/li>
      • Ask the client to lay flat in a supine position<\/li>
      • Note the rate and rhythm<\/li>
      • Auscultate the apical pulse<\/li><\/ul>

        Brachial Pulse Technique\n<\/strong><\/h2>
        • Move your fingers medial from the tendon and about one inch above the antecubital fossa to locate the brachial pulse<\/li>
        • Palpate the bicep tendon in the area of the antecubital fossa<\/li>
        • Note the rate and rhythm<\/li><\/ul>

          Respiration Technique\n<\/strong><\/h2>
          • Count for 30 seconds if the rhythm is regular or for a full minute if it is irregular<\/li>
          • Observe the rise and fall of the chest or abdomen<\/li>
          • Leave your fingers in place when you are done counting the pulse, and then begin assessing respiration<\/li>
          • Report the respirations as breaths per minute, as well as whether breathing is relaxed, silent, and has a regular rhythm<\/li><\/ul>
            Go to the next page to see the correct order of steps for these techniques.<\/strong><\/div> \n\n","rendered":"

            List the steps below in the correct order for each of the following techniques. Write your list on a piece of paper.<\/em><\/p>\n

            Radial Pulse Technique
            \n<\/strong><\/h2>\n
              \n
            • Note the rate, rhythm, force, and equality when measuring the radial pulse<\/li>\n
            • Use the pads of your first three fingers to gently palpate the radial pulse along the radius bone close to the flexor aspect of the wrist<\/li>\n
            • Press down with your fingers until you can best feel the pulsation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Carotid Pulse Technique
              \n<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                \n
              • Gently palpate the carotid artery one at a time<\/li>\n
              • Note the rate, rhythm, force, and equality when measuring the carotid pulse<\/li>\n
              • Locate the carotid artery medial to the sternomastoid muscle in the middle third of the neck<\/li>\n
              • Ask the client to sit upright.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Apical Pulse Technique
                \n<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                  \n
                • Physically palpate the intercostal spaces to locate the landmark of the apical pulse<\/li>\n
                • Ask the client to lay flat in a supine position<\/li>\n
                • Note the rate and rhythm<\/li>\n
                • Auscultate the apical pulse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Brachial Pulse Technique
                  \n<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                    \n
                  • Move your fingers medial from the tendon and about one inch above the antecubital fossa to locate the brachial pulse<\/li>\n
                  • Palpate the bicep tendon in the area of the antecubital fossa<\/li>\n
                  • Note the rate and rhythm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Respiration Technique
                    \n<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                      \n
                    • Count for 30 seconds if the rhythm is regular or for a full minute if it is irregular<\/li>\n
                    • Observe the rise and fall of the chest or abdomen<\/li>\n
                    • Leave your fingers in place when you are done counting the pulse, and then begin assessing respiration<\/li>\n
                    • Report the respirations as breaths per minute, as well as whether breathing is relaxed, silent, and has a regular rhythm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                      Go to the next page to see the correct order of steps for these techniques.<\/strong><\/div>\n

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