10 Questions
What is considered a normal pulse rate for adults?
Between 60 and 100 beats per minute
What is bradycardia?
A heart rate less than 60 beats per minute in an adult
What is the cause of pulse waves?
Contraction of the left ventricle
What is the result of the heart contracting and ejecting blood into the aorta?
Pulse waves
What is pulse assessment?
Measurement of pressure pulsation created by heart contraction
What is pulse quality?
The feel of the pulse, its rhythm, and forcefulness
What is bradycardia?
A heart rate less than 60 beats per minute in an adult
What is tachycardia?
A heart rate in excess of 100 beats per minute in an adult
What does pulse rhythm refer to?
The regularity of the heartbeat
What is pulse volume?
The strength or amplitude of force exerted by the ejected blood against the arterial wall
Test your knowledge of pulse quality and rate with this quiz. Learn about normal pulse rates for adults, as well as the definitions of bradycardia and tachycardia.
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