Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) (NAHP) Practice Exam

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Bradycardia refers to a?

  1. Fast heart rate

  2. Normal heart rate

  3. Variable heart rate

  4. Slow heart rate

The correct answer is: Slow heart rate

Bradycardia refers to a slow heart rate, as the prefix "brady-" means "slow" in medical terminology. A fast heart rate is referred to as tachycardia, a normal heart rate is referred to as normal sinus rhythm, and a variable heart rate typically refers to an abnormal or irregular heart rhythm. Therefore, options A, B, and C are all incorrect.