What does the clinical term 'Tachycardia' mean in cardiovascular assessment?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Abnormally rapid resting heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute
- Step 1: 'Tachy-' means swift/fast and 'cardia' means heart. Step 2. Tachycardia is defined clinically as a resting adult heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute (bpm). Answer: Abnormally rapid resting heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute. Why not the others: Slow heart rate <60 bpm is bradycardia; Irregular rhythm is arrhythmia; Cessation of activity is asystole.
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