Which method of HR measurement did you find to be most difficult to measure, either on you or on your patient?

Answer the questions below:
1. What are two (of the many) potential sources of error in measuring heart rate by palpation? 2-points (2 = good, 1 = poor, 0 = no response).
2. In reference to question #1, what can you do to minimize these sources of error. 4-points total (2-per error); 2 = good, 1 = poor, 0 = no response).
3. Which method of HR measurement did you find to be most difficult to measure, either on you or on your patient? Please describe why you feel it was more difficult than other measures 5-points (5 = excellent, 4 = good, 3 = avg., 2 = fair, 1 = poor, 0 = no response).
4. What is your own resting HR classification (Bradycardia = <60, normal = 60 to 100, Tachycardia = >100)? 1-point
5. In reference to question #4, if your HR was higher or lower than normal, what might be a reason for this reading? 3-points (3 = excellent, 2 = good, 1 = poor, 0 = no response).
6. How might regular long-term aerobic exercise influence resting BP? Please also describe “why” this to be the case. 4-points (4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = fair, 1 = poor, 0 = no response).
7. Were your patient’s automatic and manual BP values vastly different? Even if your patient’s readings were similar, why might there be a difference between an auto BP reading and a manual BP reading? Name and describe at least one reasons. 5-points (4 = excellent, 3 = good, 2 = fair, 1 = poor, 0 = no response).
Discussion:
1. What is ONE thing you learned from this lab experience? Be specific.
2. What is ONE question (related to this lab activity) that you now have after participating in this lab? Be specific, so the instructor and/or graduate assistant may have an opportunity to provide an answer or feedback regarding your question.

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