The Pulse Rate is a Direct Reflection of The

Question

The pulse rate is a direct reflection of the
A)cardiac output.
B)respiratory rate.
C)venous return.
D)heart rate.
E)stroke volume.

Accepted Answer

The pulse rate is a measure of the heart rate, which is the number of times the heart beats per minute. Therefore, the best choice is D, heart rate. While cardiac output, venous return, and stroke volume can all impact heart rate and pulse rate, they are not direct reflections of pulse rate. Respiratory rate, on the other hand, is not directly related to pulse rate at all.