Multiple choice general knowledge

In which of the following conditions does a casualty initially have a slow pulse?

  1. Fever

  2. Emotional Stress

  3. Fainting

  4. Hypoglycaemia
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Explanation

Fainting (syncope) causes a temporary slow pulse due to reduced venous return and brief bradycardia from vasovagal response. Fever increases pulse rate due to metabolic demands. Emotional stress causes tachycardia. Hypoglycaemia typically causes tachycardia as the body compensates for low blood glucose.

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