Chapter 3: Important of Pulse Rate Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Pulse or Heart Rate?
A
The number of times the heart beats per minute.
2
Q
What is a resting heart rate?
A
When the heart is pumping the lowest amount of blood nededed when not exercising.
3
Q
A resting heart rate of an adult is normally between?
A
60 and 100 beats per minute.
4
Q
What can rise or lower the heart rate to a level where the patient’s health is in jeopardy?
A
Thyroid disease, electrolyte imbalances, various heart problems, shock and anemia.
5
Q
Does caffeine and nicotine can act upon the heart to increase the rate?
A
Yes.
