Question

which of the following is true about pulse? apical pulse is palpated, or felt with the hands. privacy is required when taking a patients radial pulse. use your thumb to measure radial pulse. apical pulse should be counted for one full minute.

Explanation:

• Apical pulse is auscultated (listened to) with a stethoscope, not palpated with hands.
• Taking radial pulse usually does not require privacy.
• Thumb has its own pulse, so it's not used to measure radial pulse.
• Apical pulse is accurately counted for one full minute to get an accurate rate.

Answer:

Apical pulse should be counted for one full minute.