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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

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What is the term used to define a pulse rate that increases while a person breathes in and then slows while breathing out?
  1. Pulse deficit
  2. Maximal pulse
  3. Auscultatory gap
  4. Sinus dysrhythmia
Explanation
Answer: D-The term used to define a pulse rate that increases while a person breathes in and then slows while breathing out is sinus dysrhythmia. This condition may be common and is considered insignificant when the rate changes are minor. Auscultating and palpating the rate and rhythm of the pulse for regularity is an essential component of the cardiac assessment.
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