A response method upon checking a pulse and a wrist-mounted mobile terminal. The method comprises: checking the pulse status of a person; determining whether the pulse status is normal; if the status is normal, remaining in the current state; if the pulse frequency is too rapid or too slow, issuing a prompt; if no pulse is detected, transmitting information to a pre-set information receiving terminal. The method and the mobile terminal remind users or relatives thereof to rapidly and appropriately respond according to the pulse frequency of the users.
