Pulse Rate Flashcards
1
Q
It is the rate of heart beats.
A
Pulse rate
2
Q
It is the number of times the heart
beats each minute.
A
Heart rate
3
Q
Pulse is actually called heart rate. True or false?
A
True
4
Q
Resting pulse rate of an athlete
A
40-60 bpm
5
Q
Normal pulse rate of babies under 1 year old
A
100-160 bpm
6
Q
Normal pulse rate of 1-10 years old
A
70-120 bpm
7
Q
Normal pulse rate of greater than 10 years and adult
A
60-100 bpm
8
Q
Factors affecting the pulse rate
A
Age
Gender
Exercise
Fever
Medication
Loss of blood
Stress
Positional Changes
Heart disease
9
Q
What to check in getting pulse rate?
A
Rate
Strength
Depth
Frequency
10
Q
A rapid heart beat more than 100 bpm (heart rate exceed normal range).
A
Tachycardia
11
Q
A
