You respond to a childcare center for a report of an injured 4-year-old.Her pulse is 130 beats per minute.Which of the following BEST describes this finding?
A) Bradycardic
B) Normal for the child's age
C) Tachycardic
D) Unable to determine without knowing the family history

Question

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A pulse of 130 beats per minute in a 4-year-old child is considered tachycardic. Normal heart rate range for a child 3 to 5 years old is 80-120 beats per minute.

You Respond to a Childcare Center for a Report of an Injured