Test 2- Pulse Vocab

Question 1

caused by the pressure of the blood pushing against the all of an artery as the heart contracts and releases

Answer 1

pulse

Question 2

normal adult pulse rate

Answer 2

60-80 bpm

Question 3

regular intervals between beats

Answer 3

regular rhythm

Question 4

intervals between beats is inconsistent but repeats

Answer 4

regular irregular rhythm

Question 5

intervals between beats is inconsistent and there is no established pattern

Answer 5

irregular irregular rhythm

Question 6

leaping, strong or forceful pulse

Answer 6

bounding pulse

Question 7

weak, barely felt pulse; thin

Answer 7

thready pulse

Question 8

an irregular pulse rate

Answer 8

arrythmia

Question 9

pulse rate over 100 bpm (for adults)

Answer 9

tachycardia

Question 10

pulse rate below 60 bpm (for adults)

Answer 10

bradychardia

Question 11

pointed end of something (ex: heart)

Answer 11

apex

Question 12

instrument used to amplify sound

Answer 12

stethoscope

Question 13

7 places to palpate for a pulse

Answer 13

carotid, radial, brachial, popliteal, apical, posterior tibial, femoral, dorsalis pedis

Question 14

large amount of bleeding

Answer 14

hemorrage