{"id":5988,"date":"2025-05-14T08:40:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T16:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=5988"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:49:49","slug":"nclex-question-of-the-day-abnormal-pulse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-abnormal-pulse","title":{"rendered":"NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question of the Day: Abnormal pulse"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-abnormal-pulse\/#The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\" >The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-abnormal-pulse\/#Main_Takeaway\" >Main Takeaway<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-abnormal-pulse\/#Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\" >Incorrect Answer Explanations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/nclex-question-of-the-day-abnormal-pulse\/#Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\" >Want to learn more about this topic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae question of the day focuses on an abnormal pulse. Do you know the answer? Let&#8217;s find out!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nurse is reviewing the vital signs of several patients in the pediatric emergency department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which patient has an <strong>abnormal <\/strong>pulse?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. An 8-year-old patient with a radial pulse of 88\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. A 6-month-old patient with an apical pulse of 121\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. A 14-year-old patient with a brachial pulse of 94\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. 4-year-old patient with a pulse of 131\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Scroll down for the correct answer!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nurses Learn by Osmosis.org\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kGJCkPfFypA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/ultimate-guide\/nclex-rn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><u>Check out our&nbsp;NCLEX-RN Study Plan Guide!<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_answer_to_todays_NCLEX-RN%C2%AE_Question_is%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>The correct answer to today&#8217;s NCLEX-RN\u00ae Question is&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D. 4-year-old patient with a pulse of 131\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> A pulse of 131\/min is referred to as tachycardia for a 4-year-old client. Tachycardia is when the pulse rate is faster than normal. For preschoolers ages three to five, the normal pulse is between 80 to 120\/min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Takeaway\"><\/span>Main Takeaway<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Normal pulse rate varies among different age groups. For those 12 years of age or older, it is typically between 60\/min and 100\/min. For school-aged children between 5 and 12 years old, it is 75\/min to 110\/min. For preschoolers from three to five, it is 80\/min to 120\/min. Toddlers from one to three have a normal pulse rate of 80\/min to 130\/min. Finally, infants under one year of age normally have the fastest pulse rate, which ranges from 120\/min to 160\/min. Tachycardia is when the pulse rate is faster than normal, and this can occur in response to strenuous exercise, fever, pain, anxiety, or certain medications. In contrast, bradycardia means that the pulse rate is too slow and can be due to heart problems or various medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/image_f3d98e.png\" alt=\"Pulse Rate: Counting the number of pulses in one minute. Heart rate or beats per minute.\n\nFactors: Physical activity, body temperature, emotions (anger, fear, stress), medications, weather\n\nAge\/Pulse Rate\n+12: 60-100\n5-12: 75-110\n3-5: 80-120\n1-3: 80-130\nUnder 1: 120-160 \" class=\"wp-image-5990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/image_f3d98e.png 791w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/image_f3d98e.png?resize=300,165 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/image_f3d98e.png?resize=768,421 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/image_bc26e4.png\" alt=\"Pulse Rate\n\nTachycardia\nPulse rate faster than normal:\nStrenuous exercise\nFever\nPain \nAnxiety\nSpecific medications\n\nBradycardia\nPulse rate too slow:\nHeart problems\nVarious medications\" class=\"wp-image-5991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/image_bc26e4.png 791w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/image_bc26e4.png?resize=300,142 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/image_bc26e4.png?resize=768,364 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorrect_Answer_Explanations\"><\/span>Incorrect Answer Explanations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. An 8-year-old patient with a radial pulse of 88\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong>&nbsp;The normal pulse for school-aged children between 5 and 12 years old is 75 to 110\/min. The<\/span>refore, this is considered normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. A 6-month-old patient with an apical pulse of 121\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> The normal pulse for an infant is 80 to 130\/min; therefore,121 is an anticipated finding for an infant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C. A 14-year-old patient with a brachial pulse of 94\/min<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rationale:<\/strong> For clients 12 years of age or older, the normal pulse is between 60 and 100\/min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Want_to_learn_more_about_this_topic\"><\/span>Want to learn more about this topic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Watch the Osmosis video: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Vital_signs_-_Pulse:_Nursing_skills\">Vital signs &#8211; Pulse: Nursing skills<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN1_2023.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN1_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/03\/Blog_Display_Ads_RN1_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Want more NCLEX\u00ae-style practice questions? Try Osmosis today! Access your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/login?type=create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free trial<\/a>&nbsp;and find out why millions of current and future clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get ready for the NCLEX-RN\u00ae exam with today\u2019s question focusing on fetal circulation and its implications during patient care. Understand the critical aspects of blood flow in fetal development and the importance of recognizing physiological mechanisms in obstetric nursing. 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