Fundamental Concepts Final Review Study Guide
Questions and Verified Answers
Pulse Correct Answer: a palpable wave of blood produced by the walls of the arteries with each
heartbeat or contraction
Pulse is an indirect measure of the contraction of Correct Answer: the left ventricle of the heart &
indicates the rate at which the heart beats
Normal pulse range for adults Correct Answer: 60-100 bpm (children over the age of 10)
Normal pulse range for children Correct Answer: 70-130 bpm (Ages 1 to 10)
Normal pulse range for newborns Correct Answer: 100-150 bpm (0 to 3 months)
Age factor for pulse Correct Answer: person older than 65 may exhibit a decreased pulse rate & younger
persons (adolescents & younger) exhibit an increased pulse rate
Sex factor for pulse Correct Answer: male pulse rates are usually slightly lower than female rates
Environmental factors for pulse rate Correct Answer: pulse rate tends to increase with high temperature
& decrease with low temperature
Infection factors for pulse rate Correct Answer: pulse rate tends to increase with a major infectious
process
Physical activity factors for pulse rate Correct Answer: normally pulse rate should increase rapidly in
response to vigorous physical activity, plateau or stabilize as the intensity or severity of exercise plateaus,
& then decline as the intensity of exercise declines; pulse rate should revert to person's resting pulse rate
within 3-5 min after cessation of exercise; person with continued cardiopulmonary system will probably
exhibit less change in the pulse rate, & the rate should return to its normal resting level in a shorter time
than required by an unconditioned or debilitated person
Emotional status factors for pulse rate Correct Answer: pulse rate increases during episodes of high stress,
anxiety, or emotion (anger or fear) & may decrease when the person is asleep or in a state of extreme
calm
Medications factor for pulse rate Correct Answer: various medications may cause the pulse rate to
increase or decrease, depending on their effect on the cardiovascular system
Questions and Verified Answers
Pulse Correct Answer: a palpable wave of blood produced by the walls of the arteries with each
heartbeat or contraction
Pulse is an indirect measure of the contraction of Correct Answer: the left ventricle of the heart &
indicates the rate at which the heart beats
Normal pulse range for adults Correct Answer: 60-100 bpm (children over the age of 10)
Normal pulse range for children Correct Answer: 70-130 bpm (Ages 1 to 10)
Normal pulse range for newborns Correct Answer: 100-150 bpm (0 to 3 months)
Age factor for pulse Correct Answer: person older than 65 may exhibit a decreased pulse rate & younger
persons (adolescents & younger) exhibit an increased pulse rate
Sex factor for pulse Correct Answer: male pulse rates are usually slightly lower than female rates
Environmental factors for pulse rate Correct Answer: pulse rate tends to increase with high temperature
& decrease with low temperature
Infection factors for pulse rate Correct Answer: pulse rate tends to increase with a major infectious
process
Physical activity factors for pulse rate Correct Answer: normally pulse rate should increase rapidly in
response to vigorous physical activity, plateau or stabilize as the intensity or severity of exercise plateaus,
& then decline as the intensity of exercise declines; pulse rate should revert to person's resting pulse rate
within 3-5 min after cessation of exercise; person with continued cardiopulmonary system will probably
exhibit less change in the pulse rate, & the rate should return to its normal resting level in a shorter time
than required by an unconditioned or debilitated person
Emotional status factors for pulse rate Correct Answer: pulse rate increases during episodes of high stress,
anxiety, or emotion (anger or fear) & may decrease when the person is asleep or in a state of extreme
calm
Medications factor for pulse rate Correct Answer: various medications may cause the pulse rate to
increase or decrease, depending on their effect on the cardiovascular system
