Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Nurse Aide 1 State Competency Skill Flash Cards: 18.3c Counts and Records Radial Pulse

These Nurse Aide 1 state competency skill flash cards focus on 18.3c Counts and Records Radial Pulse.

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18.3c Measure/Record Radial Pulse

Supplies: analog watch recording device

Must successfully demonstrate all 6 steps

Explain procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining a face-to-face interaction

Place fingertips on thumb side of client’s wrist to locate the radial pulse

Count beats for one full minute,  telling the evaluator when you start and stop

Place signaling device within reach


Wash hands before recording

Required Step: Record pulse within 4 beats  of evaluator’s reading

Suggested Time: 3 minutes

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