Question

1. a pulse of 104 beats/min would suggest that the patient has:

a. bradycardia
b. an arrhythmia
c. tachycardia
d. atrial flutter

Explanation:

A normal resting pulse rate for adults is typically 60-100 beats/min. Bradycardia is a slow pulse (<60 beats/min), arrhythmia refers to irregular heart rhythm (not just rate), atrial flutter is a specific type of arrhythmia, and tachycardia is a fast pulse (>100 beats/min). A pulse of 104 beats/min exceeds the normal upper limit, so it indicates tachycardia.

Answer:

C. Tachycardia