Medical Assistant - Take Pulse [Timed]

The simulation guides participants through techniques for accurately assessing a patient’s pulse. It covers methods for measuring both radial and carotid pulses, ensuring proper technique for evaluating heart rate and rhythm in a clinical setting.

Category: Healthcare
Grades: Grades 9-12
Variant: Timed
Plays on: VRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to demonstrate the correct anatomical placement of fingers for palpating both radial and carotid pulses.
Students will be able to apply the proper step-by-step procedure for accurately measuring a patient's pulse, including timed observation and appropriate pressure.
Students will be able to evaluate their pulse assessment technique to ensure accurate measurement of heart rate and rhythm from radial and carotid sites.

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