Pulse/Heart Rate Terminology Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Bradycardia
A
Slow heart rate (<60 bpm)
2
Q
Tachycardia
A
Fast heart rate (>100 bpm)
3
Q
Bounding Pulse
A
a pulse that feels as though your heart is pounding or racing
4
Q
Weak or Faint Pulse
A
a pulse that is difficult to feel and is easily obliterated with light palpation (medical emergency)
5
Q
Pulse
A
no. of times a heart beats within a minute (bpm) i.e. heart rate
6
Q
Pulse Rhythm
A
the regularity or pattern of the intervals between heartbeats
7
Q
Pulse Amplitude
A
Measurement of the pulse quality (strong, forceful, or full), which indicates the strength of the left ventricular contraction
8
Q
Palpation
A
Physical examination in medical diagnosis by pressure of the hand or fingers to the surface of the body.
9
Q
Normal Pulse or Heart Rate Range (Healthy Adult)
A
60-100 bpm & regular rhythm
