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What is the most common cause of tachycardia?
What is the most common cause of tachycardia?
- Sinus tachycardia (correct)
- Sinoatrial or atrioventricular node dysfunction
- Medication
- Athletic conditioning
How is bradycardia defined in terms of pulse rate?
How is bradycardia defined in terms of pulse rate?
- More than 100 bpm
- Less than 60 bpm (correct)
- Less than 40 bpm
- More than 60 bpm
Which artery is usually used to assess the rate and rhythm of the pulse?
Which artery is usually used to assess the rate and rhythm of the pulse?
- Radial artery (correct)
- Femoral artery
- Brachial artery
- Carotid artery
What is the volume of pulse usually assessed using?
What is the volume of pulse usually assessed using?
What does bradycardia often indicate?
What does bradycardia often indicate?
What does an irregular rhythm of the pulse indicate?
What does an irregular rhythm of the pulse indicate?
What is the cause of irregularly irregular pulses?
What is the cause of irregularly irregular pulses?
What condition can lead to a large pulse volume?
What condition can lead to a large pulse volume?
Which condition may present with collapsing (‘waterhammer’) pulses?
Which condition may present with collapsing (‘waterhammer’) pulses?
What is the cause of pulsus alternans (alternating strong and weak beats)?
What is the cause of pulsus alternans (alternating strong and weak beats)?
In which condition does Radio-Femoral Delay suggest aortic pathology such as coarctation?
In which condition does Radio-Femoral Delay suggest aortic pathology such as coarctation?
What is the cause of Jerky pulses?
What is the cause of Jerky pulses?
Which condition may cause a slowly rising pulse?
Which condition may cause a slowly rising pulse?
What can lead to pulsus paradoxus tamponade?
What can lead to pulsus paradoxus tamponade?
What does the Radio-Radial Delay indicate?
What does the Radio-Radial Delay indicate?
Which condition causes low pulse volume?
Which condition causes low pulse volume?
What is the purpose of using a sphygmomanometer in medical examination?
What is the purpose of using a sphygmomanometer in medical examination?
What is the primary use of a stethoscope in medical examination?
What is the primary use of a stethoscope in medical examination?
What is a common problem encountered during blood pressure measurement?
What is a common problem encountered during blood pressure measurement?
How is postural hypotension measured in a patient?
How is postural hypotension measured in a patient?
In which conditions does postural hypotension test positive?
In which conditions does postural hypotension test positive?
What does a difference of >10 mmHg in blood pressure on repeated measurements suggest?
What does a difference of >10 mmHg in blood pressure on repeated measurements suggest?
Which condition is associated with Pulsus Paradoxus?
Which condition is associated with Pulsus Paradoxus?
What type of thermometers are used to measure temperature?
What type of thermometers are used to measure temperature?
Which artery is commonly used to assess the rate and rhythm of the pulse?
Which artery is commonly used to assess the rate and rhythm of the pulse?
What does the Trousseau Sign indicate?
What does the Trousseau Sign indicate?
What is the purpose of using a Pen Torch in a medical examination?
What is the purpose of using a Pen Torch in a medical examination?
What is the main purpose of using a Tuning Fork in medical examinations?
What is the main purpose of using a Tuning Fork in medical examinations?
What is the indication for using a Tendon Hammer in medical examinations?
What is the indication for using a Tendon Hammer in medical examinations?
What is the purpose of using Measuring Tape in a medical examination?
What is the purpose of using Measuring Tape in a medical examination?
'Tendon Hammer' is primarily used for examining reflexes related to which conditions?
'Tendon Hammer' is primarily used for examining reflexes related to which conditions?
What does 'Cotton Wool' mainly signify in a medical context?
What does 'Cotton Wool' mainly signify in a medical context?
