Name: _____________________________________________

MEASURING &
RECORDING APICAL
PULSE
Use pages 426-428 to assist with answering the questions

1. Define apical pulse.

2. List two (2)diseases or conditions a patient may have that would require that an apical pulse be taken.

3. What are the normal apical pulse rates for the following: (pg. 420)
a. Adults:
b. Children 1-7 year of age:
c. Infants:

4. Why are apical pulses usually taken on infants and children?

5. What is the most important instrument needed to listen to an internal apical pulse? What causes the lubb-
dupp heart sounds that are heard while taking an apical pulse?

6. What should you do if you hear any abnormal sounds or beats while taking an apical pulse?

7. What causes pulse deficit or higher rate for an apical pulse than an apical pulse?

8. How do you clean the stethoscope before and after an apical pulse is taken?
 Name: _____________________________________________

MEASURING &
RECORDING APICAL
PULSE
Use pages 426-428 to assist with answering the questions

1. Define apical pulse.

2. List two (2)diseases or conditions a patient may have that would require that an apical pulse be taken.

3. What are the normal apical pulse rates for the following: (pg. 420)
a. Adults:
b. Children 1-7 year of age:
c. Infants:

4. Why are apical pulses usually taken on infants and children? What is

5. What is the most important instrument needed to listen to an internal apical pulse? What causes the lubb-
dupp heart sounds that are heard while taking an apical pulse?

6. What should you do if you hear any abnormal sounds or beats while taking an apical pulse?

7. What causes pulse deficit or higher rate for an apical pulse than an apical pulse?

8. How do you clean the stethoscope before and after an apical pulse is taken?