The nurse is assessing the heart rate of a patient. The heart rate is 48 beats/minute. This would be documented as: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
bradycardia
Bradycardia is a slow heart rate - less than 60 beats/minute.
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In the context of the historical foundations of sport and physical education, which of the following statements is true about the influence of Crete?
A. Crete was a city of immense culture and fabulous architecture and was home to Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Aristophanes, and other famous poets, playwrights, and philosophers. B. Crete had unimpressive ruins and monuments where competitions, such as archery, took place. C. Boxing, jumping over bulls, and dancing were popular sports engaged in by the people of Crete during the Aegean Bronze Age (3000-1100 B.C.). D. Scholars agreed with the traditionalists and rejected the idea that Greek sport originated as a result of contact with the established sporting communities of Crete and Near Eastern civilizations such as the Phoenicians and the Egyptians.
Vital signs should be taken repeatedly at:
A) 3 minute intervals. B) 5 minute intervals. C) 7 minute intervals. D) 9 minute intervals.
Which of the following about heart rate is FALSE?
A. Maximal heart rate decreases with age. B. Resting heart rate increases with training. C. Cardiac output increases during exercise. D. Stroke volume increases during exercise.
Match the combining form leiomy(o) with its closest definition.
A. Smooth muscle B. Upper jaw C. Muscle D. lumbar