The nurse has determined the rate of both the child's radial ...

[WWatsford]

The nurse has determined the rate of both the child's radial pulse and heart. When comparing the two rates, the nurse should expect that normally they:
 
  a. are the same.
  b. differ, with heart rate faster.
  c. differ, with radial pulse faster.
  d. differ, depending on quality and intensity.

Question 2

While caring for a critically ill child, the nurse observes that respirations are gradually increasing in rate and depth, with periods of apnea. What pattern of respiration will the nurse document?
 
  a. Dyspnea
  b. Tachypnea
  c. Cheyne-Stokes respirations
  d. Seesaw (paradoxic) respirations

[robbielu01]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Pulses are the fluid wave through the blood vessel as a result of each heartbeat. Therefore, they should be the same.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Cheyne-Stokes respirations are a pattern of respirations that gradually increase in rate and depth, with periods of apnea. Dyspnea is defined as distress during breathing. Tachypnea is an increased respiratory rate. In seesaw respirations, the chest falls on inspiration and rises on expiration.

[WWatsford]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mjenn52]

Great answer, keep it coming