Checking pulse over the carotid artery. To check your pulse over your carotid artery, place your index and middle fingers on your neck to the side of your windpipe. When you feel your pulse, look at your watch and count the number of beats in 10 seconds. Multiply this number by 6 to get your heart rate per minute.
Vera [ve-ra]â¼ as a girls' name is pronounced VEER-ah. It is of Russian and Slavic origin, and the meaning of Vera is faith. Also sometimes associated with the Latin word verus meaning truth, and can also be derived from Albanian ver meaning summer. Nickname for Guinevere and Veronica. The name was used by two popular novelists in the late 19th century.
The name Vera is of Russian origin, and it means Faith . It's a name commonly given to girls. Vera Farmiga is an actress, film director, and producer with the most prominent portion of her career being from 1996 to present.he name Vera is of Russian origin, and it means Faith . It's a name commonly given to girls. Vera Farmiga is an actress, film director, and producer with the most prominent portion of her career being from 1996 to present.