Pulses Flashcards
1
Q
Blood forced into aorta from left ventricle causes _ to travel down all arteries of body
A
Pressure wave
2
Q
When arteries lie close to skin, pressure wave can be felt as a _
A
Pulse
3
Q
Pulse felt at _ in wrist
A
Radial artery
4
Q
Pulse felt at _ at neck
A
Common carotid artery
5
Q
Avg heart rate for healthy adult is _ bpm
A
60-80
6
Q
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