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Which part of the body is typically used to measure the heartbeat?
Which part of the body is typically used to measure the heartbeat?
- Wrist (correct)
- Back of the knees
- Groin
- Neck
What is the normal resting heart rate for newborns?
What is the normal resting heart rate for newborns?
- 70-190 beats per minute (correct)
- 70-130 beats per minute
- 80-120 beats per minute
- 60-100 beats per minute
What is the normal resting heart rate for well-trained athletes?
What is the normal resting heart rate for well-trained athletes?
- 40-60 beats per minute (correct)
- 70-190 beats per minute
- 70-130 beats per minute
- 80-120 beats per minute
What is the normal resting heart rate for children over 10 and adults?
What is the normal resting heart rate for children over 10 and adults?
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Where can the pulse be found in the human body?
Where can the pulse be found in the human body?
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Study Notes
Heart Rate and Pulse
- The wrist (radial pulse) and neck (carotid pulse) are typically used to measure the heartbeat.
- The normal resting heart rate for newborns is 100-160 beats per minute (bpm).
- The normal resting heart rate for well-trained athletes is 40-60 bpm due to their high cardiovascular fitness.
- The normal resting heart rate for children over 10 and adults is 60-100 bpm.
- The pulse can be found in the human body at the wrist (radial pulse), neck (carotid pulse), groin (femoral pulse), and behind the knee (popliteal pulse).
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