Heart and Respiratory Rate Quiz

BPM stands for:

• Beats Per Minute

• Beats Per Month

• Beats Per Meter

• Beats Per Millisecond

True or False: In most cases, the pulse rate will be the same as the heart rate.

• True

• False

What is the purpose of palpation in measuring heart rate?

• To feel the pulse

• To see the heart

• To hear the heartbeat

• To measure blood pressure

What is the first step in counting a heart rate?

• Determine the number of beats in 15 seconds

• Multiply by 4

• Count for 60 seconds

• Use a stethoscope

What does TPR stand for in medical terms?

• Temperature, Pulse, Respiration

• Time, Pressure, Rate

• Total Pulse Rate

• Temperature, Pressure, Rate

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining heart rate?

• Species/Size

• Time of day

• Activity level

• Age

What is the typical method for reporting heart rate in animals?

• Beats Per Minute

• Beats Per Second

• Beats Per Hour

• Beats Per Day

Which of the following animals is likely to have the slowest heart rate?

• Large Dog

• Small Dog

• Guinea Pig

• Rat

The most common artery used in a dog to evaluate the pulse is the __________ artery which is located __________.

• Carotid, in the neck

• Femoral, in the thigh

• Radial, in the forearm

• Brachial, in the arm

What does "Tachy" refer to in medical terminology?

• Slow

• Fast

• Normal

• Irregular