NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question
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Heart rate that is faster than normal:
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Ischemia
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Flutter
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Tachycardia
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Bradycardia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-dee-uh) is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute. Many types of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can cause tachycardia. A fast heart rate isn’t always a concern.
Detailed explanation-2: -An arrhythmia is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat. It means that your heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular pattern. When the heart beats faster than normal, it is called tachycardia.
Detailed explanation-3: -Tachycardia in adults refers to a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute. How that’s defined may depend on your age and physical condition.
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