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Pulse Rate Checklist

This document provides a procedure checklist for assessing peripheral pulse. It lists the purposes of assessing peripheral pulse, which include establishing baseline data, identifying normal pulse rate and rhythm, determining equality between sides, and monitoring health status. It also lists signs to assess for cardiovascular alterations and factors that could alter pulse rate. The materials needed are a watch, Doppler ultrasound stethoscope if used, and tissues. The procedure involves introducing oneself, verifying identity, explaining the procedure, providing privacy, selecting the pulse point, counting the pulse for a minute, documenting findings, and having the student and instructor sign with date and time.

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Pulse Rate Checklist

This document provides a procedure checklist for assessing peripheral pulse. It lists the purposes of assessing peripheral pulse, which include establishing baseline data, identifying normal pulse rate and rhythm, determining equality between sides, and monitoring health status. It also lists signs to assess for cardiovascular alterations and factors that could alter pulse rate. The materials needed are a watch, Doppler ultrasound stethoscope if used, and tissues. The procedure involves introducing oneself, verifying identity, explaining the procedure, providing privacy, selecting the pulse point, counting the pulse for a minute, documenting findings, and having the student and instructor sign with date and time.

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Republic of the Philippines

CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES


Nabua, Camarines Sur

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Name of Student: __________________________ Grade: ________________


Year & Section: ____________________________ Date: _________________
PROCEDURE CHECKLIST
ASSESSING PERIPHERAL PULSE
Instruction: Below is the grading scale which will be used in rating your performance.

Done
Dot done
Purposes:
1. To establish a baseline data for subsequent evaluation.
2. To identify whether the pulse rate is within normal range.
3. To determine whether the pulse rhythm is regular and the pulse volume is appropriate.
4. To determine the equality of corresponding peripheral pulses on each side of the body.
5. To monitor changes in the clients health status
6. To monitor clients at risk for pulse alterations (e.g. those with a history of heart disease or
experiencing cardiac arrhythmias, hemorrhage, acute pain, infusion of large volumes of
fluids, fever, etc.)
7. To evaluate blood perfusion to the extremities.
Assess:
1. Clinical signs of cardiovascular alterations such as dyspnea (difficulty of breathing), fatigue
(exhaustion), pallor (paleness), cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin and mucus
membranes), palpitations (tremors or vibrations), syncope (fainting), or impaired peripheral
tissue perfusion (as evidenced by skin discoloration and cool temperature.)
2. Factors that might alter pulse rate. (e.g. emotional status and activity level)
3. Site most appropriate for assessment.

Materials:

1. Watch with a second hand or indicator


2. If using Doppler ultrasound stethoscope (DUS), assemble the transducer probe, the
stethoscope headset, transmission gel, and tissues/wipes.

NOT
REMARKS DONE Procedure
DONE
Introduce yourself 1.
Verify the client’s identity
.Explain to the client what you are going to do
.How the client can cooperate
Perform hand hygiene and observe other 2.
appropriate infection control procedures.
Provide for client privacy. 3.
Select the pulse point. 4.
Assist the client to a comfortable 5.
resting position.

Count pulse for full minute. 6.

Document the pulse rate, rhythm, 7.


and volume, and your actions in
the client records.

Date/Time: _________________________________
Republic of the Philippines
CAMARINES SUR POLYTECHNIC COLLEGES
Nabua, Camarines Sur

Clinical Instructor/Facilitator: ___________________

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