Pulse Quiz
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Tachycardia is:
A. a slow pulse less than 60 beats per minute
B. a slow pulse less than 70 beats per minute
C. a fast pulse more than 100 beats per minute
D. a fast pulse more than 115 beats per minute
The popliteal pulse is located:
A. inside the thigh
B. behind the knee
C. on the upper arm
D. on the lower arm
The apical pulse is taken on the right side of the chest.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which of the following is NOT associated with bradycardia?
A. Heart disease
B. Electrical heart issues
C. Electrolyte imbalance
D. Exercising
The brachial pulse is located:
A. inside the thigh
B. behind the knee
C. on the upper arm
D. on the lower arm
The radial pulse is located on the wrist.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
A pulse is the measure of blood against the wall of an artery.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
An athlete’s resting heart rate can be as low as 40-60 beats per minute due to a healthy heart.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The three common places to take a pulse are:
A. ulnar, apical, carotid
B. radial, carotid, brachial
C. radial, apical, carotid
D. radial, apical, temporal
Bradycardia is:
A. a slow pulse less than 60 beats per minute
B. a slow pulse less than 70 beats per minute
C. a fast pulse more than 100 beats per minute
D. a fast pulse more than 115 beats per minute
Infant and children pulse rates are generally faster than adult and teen pulse rates.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
