If a person has a resting heart rate of 110 beats per minute, which term best describes this condition?

If a person has a resting heart rate of 110 beats per minute, which term best describes this condition?

• A. Palpitations
• B. Bradycardia
• C. Tachycardia
• D. Normal

Answer: (C)

Understanding resting heart rate ranges helps you identify when the heart is beating faster than normal. A resting rate of 110 beats per minute is above the typical resting range (about 60–100 bpm), which describes tachycardia. Bradycardia would be a heart rate below 60 bpm, and palpitations refer to the sensation of the heartbeat rather than the actual rate. Normal describes rates within the 60–100 bpm range. So, a resting rate of 110 bpm best fits tachycardia.

Understanding resting heart rate ranges helps you identify when the heart is beating faster than normal. A resting rate of 110 beats per minute is above the typical resting range (about 60–100 bpm), which describes tachycardia. Bradycardia would be a heart rate below 60 bpm, and palpitations refer to the sensation of the heartbeat rather than the actual rate. Normal describes rates within the 60–100 bpm range. So, a resting rate of 110 bpm best fits tachycardia.