Pulse rate Flashcards
1
Q
What is pulse rate?
A
how fast the heart beats
2
Q
What is pulse measured in?
A
Beats per minute
3
Q
What is resting pulse rate?
A
Pulse rate measured when a person has been still for at least five minutes
4
Q
What factors affect resting pulse rate?
A
weight, physical activity, age, gender
5
Q
Why does gender affect pulse?
A
Men usually have a lower resting pulse rate than women
6
Q
Why might you get an abnormal reading?
A
dizziness, heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure.
7
Q
What is a normal resting pulse rate?
A
60-100 beats per minute
8
Q
How can pulse rate be lowered?
A
regular exercise, healthy diet, lowering stress, stopping smoking
