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Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Patient Services and Education

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What is a normal resting pulse in beats per minute?

80 to 120
60 to 100
40 to 150
80 to 140

Explanation

Answer: B - 60 to 100

A normal resting pulse is 60 to 100 beats per minute. The pulse is taken using a clock or watch with a second hand. The examiner places theirfirst two fingers over the lateral aspect of the patient’s inner wrist whenthe palm is turned up. The heartbeat can be felt in the groove between the outer wristboneand the central cords.

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