Question

question 5 (2 points)
a rapid heartbeat of more than 100 beats per minute is most accurately called _____.
a) fibrillation
b) bradycardia
c) tachycardia
d) arrhythmia

Explanation:

Fibrillation is an irregular and often rapid heart - muscle contraction. Bradycardia is a slow heart rate (less than 60 beats per minute). Tachycardia is defined as a rapid heartbeat of more than 100 beats per minute. Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat.

Answer:

C. tachycardia