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Vital Signs — Unit test

Question 6 • *GV 2018 - P.E. Health Science - PE201

What is an irregular pulse rhythm also known as?

Answer
A
carotid
B
tachycardia
C
bradycardia
D
arrhythmia

Explanation

An irregular pulse rhythm is called an arrhythmia. Tachycardia means an abnormally fast heart rate, while bradycardia means an abnormally slow heart rate; carotid refers to an artery in the neck. The correct choice is arrhythmia.

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