Heartbeat Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'palpitation' in the context of heartbeat vocabulary?

• A strong, regular heartbeat

• A rapid, irregular heartbeat

• A slow, steady heartbeat

• A complete stop of the heartbeat

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which word best describes a 'throbbing' sensation in the context of heartbeat vocabulary?

• Gentle

• Pounding

• Silent

• Weak

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the context of heartbeat vocabulary, what does 'arrhythmia' refer to?

• A normal heartbeat

• An irregular heartbeat

• A fast heartbeat

• A slow heartbeat

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the term for a heartbeat that is faster than normal?

• Bradycardia

• Tachycardia

• Arrhythmia

• Palpitation

Which of the following words is synonymous with 'heartbeat'?

• Pulse

• Breath

• Blink

• Step

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What does the term 'cardiac' relate to in heartbeat vocabulary?

• Lungs

• Heart

• Brain

• Liver

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which word describes a heartbeat that is slower than normal?

• Tachycardia

• Bradycardia

• Arrhythmia

• Palpitation

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the medical term for listening to the sounds of the heart?

• Palpation

• Auscultation

• Inspection

• Percussion

In literary terms, which word might describe a character's heartbeat during a suspenseful moment?

• Calm

• Erratic

• Steady

• Silent

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the prefix 'cardio-' refer to in medical terminology?

• Lungs

• Heart

• Stomach

• Brain

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B