Discussion Questions 1. Which arterial pulse is the easiest to feel? Can you giv

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Discussion Questions 1. Which arterial pulse is the easiest to feel? Can you give an explanation for this? 2. Would it be more accurate to measure the pulse for 30 seconds or for the fll minute? 3. Are the numbers the same for each position, and why? 4. After changing positions, why do you need to wait for 2 minutes before taking the pulse? 5. Are the numbers the same for each method, and why? Does the ventricular contraction cause the lub or dub sound? 6. 7. Does the blood pressure change with different arm positions? If so, why? 8. Which arm position gives the most accurate results?

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(1)Carotid pulse present in neck and wrist arteries are the easiest to feel because at these position skin is thin and tissues are firm.

(2)Yes,we have to do a 30 sec checkup to get the accurate pulse measure.

(3)At same time,everywhere pulse is same but for differnt time it may very.Pulse is different for different position depending on the position of the body and also because of the different circumstances such as when the body is either in rest or other situation.

(4) After changing position,we have to wait for two minute because waiting will allow proper circulation of the blood throughout the body and due to it blood pressure is enhanced.

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