pulse rate

Can we measure any pulse at the location as shown in the diagram?

• Yes

• No

What is pulse rate?

• The number of times the heart beats in one minute.

• The number of times the arteries create a noticeable pulse in one minute

• None of the above

Boys have higher pulse rate than girls.

• True

• False

• Gender does not affect pulse rate

You will have lower pulse rate when you are jogging but higher pulse rate when you are running.

• True

• False

• Both jogging and running will give same pulse rate

How does physical exercise temporarily affect the pulse?

• Increases the pulse rate

• Decreases the pulse rate

• Has no effect

• Results in a dysrhythmia

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Where is the radial pulse located?

• On the thumb side of the wrist

• In the center of the antecubital space

• On the little finger side of the wrist

• On the anterior side of the neck

What is the normal range for the resting pulse rate of an adult?

• 60–100 beats/min

• 60–80 beats/min

• 70–90 beats/min

• 80–100 beats/min

You can count your heartbeats by feeling your

• Nerves

• Pulse

• Breathing

When you run around, your body needs a lot more food and oxygen.

• Yes

• No

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You can also find your pulse on the side of your neck.

• True

• False