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Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

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Which of the following choices accurately explains what a pulse deficit is?
  1. The heart rate is lower than the pulse rate
  2. The pulse rate is lower than the heart rate
  3. The pulse rate is higher than the heart rate
  4. The heart rate is equal to the pulse rate
Explanation
Answer: B - A pulse deficit occurs when the patient's pulse rate is lower than the heart rate. It generally indicates a cardiac dysrhythmia.
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