Pulse Is Measured as the Number of Times the Heart

question 57

Multiple Choice

Pulse is measured as the number of times the heart beats in ____.

• A) 15 seconds
• B) 20 seconds
• C) 30 seconds
• D) 1 minute
• E) 2 minutes

---

Definitions:

Groups of Symptoms

Refers to a set or cluster of signs and symptoms that frequently occur together and characterize a particular disorder or disease.

Diatheses

An inherent vulnerability or predisposition in an individual that makes them more susceptible to developing disorders or diseases.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a psychiatric treatment where seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.

Broken Limbs

Injuries where one or more bones are fractured or broken in an individual’s arm or leg.