Which Term Describes the Pattern of the Beats When Taking

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which term describes the pattern of the beats when taking a patient's pulse?

• A)Rate
• B)Volume
• C)Rhythm
• D)Arrhythmia

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Definitions:

Angina Pectoris

Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, often described as pressure, tightness, or squeezing in the chest.

Chest Pain

Discomfort or pain that may be felt anywhere along the front of the body between the neck and upper abdomen.

Oxygen Saturation

The percentage of hemoglobin binding sites in the bloodstream occupied by oxygen, a critical measure of respiratory efficiency.

Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia

A type of pneumonia contracted by a patient during a stay in the hospital, often due to bacteria that are more resistant to antibiotics.