Title: Measure and record pulse (apical and radial) for one minute, as required by Virginia Board of Nursing regulation.
Course: Nurse Aide II (14051-II) > Section: Developing Basic Nursing Skills

Measuring and recording should be performed according to the procedure outlined in Virginia Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook, Credentia, 2024.

Refer to Units VII in Nurse Aide Curriculum, Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2023.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the definitions of apical pulse and radial pulse?
- What are the normal ranges for pulse?
- What factors influence pulse?
- What are the proper techniques for taking a pulse?
- What circumstances alert the CNA to the need to immediately report vital signs?
- What are the primary pulse sites?