Question

1. tachycardia refers to an abnormally slow heart rate.
2. blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers, such as 120/80 mmhg.
3. a persons respiration rate can be affected by exercise and emotions.
4. hypothermia occurs when body temperature rises above normal levels.

true or false: mark each statement as true (t) or false (f).

1. the pulse site located on the top of the foot is

a) femoral
b) popliteal
c) dorsalis pedis
d) posterior tibial

1. mr. simpson has a systolic pressure that has remained above 150 mmhg and a diastolic pressure that has remained above 90 mmhg. mr. simpson has

a) hypotension
b) an arrhythmia
c) bradycardia
d) hypertension

Explanation:

1. Tachycardia refers to an abnormally fast heart - rate, not slow, so it's False.
2. Blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers like 120/80 mmHg, True.
3. A person's respiration rate can be affected by exercise and emotions, True.
4. Hypothermia occurs when body temperature drops below normal levels, not rises, so it's False.
5. The dorsalis pedis pulse site is located on the top of the foot, so c) Dorsalis Pedis is correct.
6. Systolic pressure above 140 mmHg and diastolic pressure above 90 mmHg can indicate hypertension. Mr. Simpson has a systolic pressure above 150 mmHg and diastolic above 90 mmHg, so he has hypertension, d) Hypertension is correct.

Answer:

1. F
2. T
3. T
4. F
5. c) Dorsalis Pedis
6. d) Hypertension