What is the pulse deficit if an apical pulse is 112 and the radial pulse is 88?
24
is 24 correct
To calculate the pulse deficit, you need to compare the heart rate (apical pulse) to the peripheral pulse (radial pulse).
Step 1: Determine the heart rate (apical pulse)
In this case, the apical pulse is given as 112 beats per minute (bpm).
Step 2: Determine the peripheral pulse (radial pulse)
The radial pulse is given as 88 bpm.
Step 3: Calculate the pulse deficit
The pulse deficit is the difference between the heart rate and the peripheral pulse rate.
Pulse Deficit = Apical Pulse - Radial Pulse
Pulse Deficit = 112 bpm - 88 bpm
Pulse Deficit = 24 bpm
Therefore, in this case, the pulse deficit is 24 beats per minute.