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NREMT EMR First Responder

Category - Patient Assessment

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Pulse is assessed as one of the key vital signs. All of the statements below are true of assessing pulse except one. Which statement about assessing pulse is incorrect?
  1. Pulse rate indicates the number of beats per minute and is used to categorize the pulse as normal, rapid, or slow
  2. Pulse strength indicates the force of the pulse and can be categorized as strong or weak
  3. Pulse rhythm indicates whether the pulse is at regular intervals or irregular intervals
  4. A pulse rate between 60 and 100 beats is considered normal for adults
  5. Radial pulse is considered more reliable than carotid pulse
Explanation
Answer: E - All of the statements above are true of assessing pulse except that carotid pulse is actually considered more reliable than radial pulse. This is especially true in shock victims, who may not have a detectable radial pulse. If you check for a radial pulse first and find none, check the carotid pulse immediately.
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