Author Question: What is the normal pulse rate for a conditioned athlete? Explain ... (Read 21 times)

moongchi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 516
What is the normal pulse rate for a conditioned athlete? Explain why.

Question 2

Define the following abbreviations: PRN



at

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Answer to Question 1

In a conditioned athlete, the resting pulse is frequently lower (50-60 bpm) because the heart muscle receives more exercise.

Answer to Question 2

whenever necessary or as needed



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

moongchi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 516

at

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Great! Please up vote :D



 

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library