#1
Which of the following best describes a pulse rate?
The number of breaths per minute
The number of heartbeats per minute
The amount of oxygen in the blood
The amount of carbon dioxide in the blood
#2
What is the average resting pulse rate for adults?
50-60 beats per minute
70-80 beats per minute
90-100 beats per minute
110-120 beats per minute
#3
During exercise, what typically happens to pulse rate?
Decreases
Stays the same
Increases
Varies randomly
#4
What is the normal range for pulse rate during infancy?
60-80 beats per minute
100-120 beats per minute
120-160 beats per minute
180-200 beats per minute
#5
What is the term for a pulse rate that is consistently below 60 beats per minute?
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Fibrillation
#6
Which artery is commonly used to measure pulse rate?
Femoral artery
Carotid artery
Radial artery
Brachial artery
#7
What term is used to describe an unusually fast pulse rate?
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
Cardiomyopathy
#8
What factors can influence a person's pulse rate?
Age
Fitness level
Medication
All of the above
#9
What is the term for a pulse rate that varies with breathing cycles?
Tachycardia
Sinus arrhythmia
Bradycardia
Premature atrial contractions
#10
What is the medical term for an abnormally slow pulse rate?
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmia
Hypertension
#11
How can a pulse rate be measured manually?
Using a pulse oximeter
Listening with a stethoscope
Taking blood pressure
Measuring oxygen saturation
#12
What does a weak or thready pulse indicate?
Low blood pressure
High blood pressure
Normal blood pressure
Cardiac arrest
#13
Which of the following is NOT a method to monitor pulse rate?
Taking a radial pulse
Using an ECG machine
Measuring oxygen saturation
Counting breaths per minute
#14
What term describes an increase in pulse rate when changing body position?
Orthostatic hypotension
Sinus bradycardia
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Ventricular fibrillation
#15
What is the term for a sudden loss of pulse and blood pressure?
Hypotension
Cardiac arrest
Syncope
Orthostatic hypotension