[Solved]: Procedure MSS154-18 Measuring Radial Pulse TASK:…

Procedure MSS154-18 Measuring Radial Pulse TASK: PERFORM METHODS TO OBTAIN A RADIAL PULSE READING WITHIN BEATS OF THE EVALUATOR’S READING. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION CHECKLIST begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|} hline Performance Standard & Question: There may not be a question for each performance standard & Rationale or Reaso Answer any questic this column. 1 to 3 sentences are need \ hline multicolumn{3}{|l|}{Wash hands} \ hline Identify the patient & & Always important! \ hline Explain the procedure & & Always important! \ hline multicolumn{3}{|l|}{Place the patient in a comfortable position with their arm resting at their side.} \ hline Place your 3 middle fingers over the radial pulse with the thumb on the back of the wrist. & Why do we not use the thumb? & \ hline multicolumn{3}{|l|}{Observe pulse qualities.} \ hline Count the pulse for 30 seconds if regular/ 60 seconds if irregular. & Here is another important tip. While doing the pulse watch for breathing for the next vital sign, why? & \ hline Chart the rhythm, volume, and rate per minute. & What are some of the conditions that lead to rhythm and volume irregularities? & \ hline multicolumn{3}{|l|}{Completed within 3 minutes.} \ hline & & \ hline & & \ hline end{tabular}