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HCC 2008 pulse

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pulse   show
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show number of pulsations felt/heard per minute  
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normal pulse rate for the average man at rest   show
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show 120-160 bpm average 140  
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show 80-140 bpm average 120  
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normal/average PR 12 months - 2 yrs   show
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normal/average PR 2-6 yrs   show
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normal/average PR 6-12 yrs   show
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normal/average PR adolescent to Adult   show
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show rate, rhythm, amplitude/volume, symmetry  
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rate   show
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rhythm   show
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show irregular  
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show strength/quality of pulse--strong, bounding, weak, thready  
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show equal on both sides of the body  
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show take for 15 secs x 4, 30 secs x 2, if apical or irregular take for 60 secs  
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sites for taking a pulse   show
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tachycardia   show
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bradycardia   show
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arrhythmia/ dysrhythmia   show
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show watch with sweeping second hand  
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show feeling  
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auscultation   show
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palpation/auscultation   show
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very young and elderly may have _________ rates   show
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show resting position, check underlying cause, check pulse frequently, notify MD, oxygen (if appropriate)  
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show recheck, check frequently, look for underlying cause, notify MD, obtain EKG, Hotel Digoxin, oxygen if appropriate  
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show any irregular heartbeat should be reported immediately  
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