The Pulse Rate Depends on All of the Following Except

question 86

Multiple Choice

The pulse rate depends on all of the following except one. Select the one answer the does NOT affect a pulse rate reading.

• A) emotions
• B) postural changes
• C) the vessel selected to palpate
• D) activity

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Definitions:

Central Executive

A component of working memory model responsible for directing attention and coordinating cognitive processes.

Working Memory

The part of short-term memory that is concerned with immediate conscious perceptual and linguistic processing.

Stimulus-Independent Thought

Thoughts that occur without any direct external triggers, allowing the mind to wander or engage in internal reflection.

Daydreams

A stream of consciousness that detaches from current external tasks or surroundings, allowing for spontaneous internal thoughts and imaginings.