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46 Cards in this Set
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antecubital space
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small groove or fold in the inner arm or at the front of the elbow
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arrhythmia
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abnormally and irregularity in the force or rythm of heartbeat
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blood pressure
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pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessel
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brachial
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relating to the am as in brachial artery
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carotid
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relating to either of the two major arteries on each side of the neck that carry blood to the head
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depth
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in respiration the amount of air in breaths
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diastolic
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the normal rhythmic relaxation and dilation of the heart chambers
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electrocardiogram
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instrument used in the detection and diagnosis of heart abnormalities it generates a record of the electrical currents associated with heart muscle activity
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korotkoff sounds
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specific sounds heard when one is taking a blood pressure
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metabolism
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physical and chemical processes that occur with a living cell or organism and are necessary for the maintenance of life
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oximetry
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measurement of oxygen concentration in the blood
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palate
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to examine or explore by touching
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pulse
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rhythmic throbbing of the arteries produced by regular contractions of the heart
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radial
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related to the radius or forearm as in radial artery
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rate
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a quanity measured as in breaths and heartbeats
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respiration
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act or process of inhaling and exhaling breathing
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rhythm
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a sequence or pattern such as heartbeat or breathing
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sphygmomanometer
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instrument for measuring blood pressure in arteries
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stethoscope
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instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body
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systolic
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rhythmic contraction of the heart especially of the ventricles
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temperature
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degree of hotness or coldness of a body or an environment
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thermometer
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instrument for measuring temperature
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tympanic
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related to or resembling a drum as in the tympanic membrane or eardrum
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volume
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quanity or amount as in force of a heartbeat
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acute
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referring to a condition with an rapid onset
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allegren
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a substance such as pollen that causes and allergy
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allergy
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high sensitivity to a certain substance
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anaphylaxis
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extreme hypersensitivity reaction to a substance that can lead to shock and life threatening respiratory collapse
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angina
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chest pain caused by inadequate oxygen to the heart
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antibodies
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immunoglobulin produced by lymphoid tissue in response to a foreign substance
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antigen
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a substance introduced into the body to stimulate the production of an anti body
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aspiration
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the act of inhaling or ingesting as of a foreign object
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asthma
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a respiratory disease often associated with allergies and characterized by sudden recurring attacks of labored breathing chest constriction and coughing
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr)
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a planned action for restoring consciousness or life
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convulsión
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an involuntary muscular contraction
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epilepsy
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neurologic disorder with sudden recurring seizures of motor sensory or psychic malfunction
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erythema
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skin redness often caused by inflammation or infection
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gait
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a particular way of walking or ambulating
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hyperglycemia
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abnormally high blood glucose level
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hypersensitivity
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state of being excessively sensitive to a substance often with allergic reaction
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hyperventilation
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abnormally fast or deep breathing
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hypoglycemia
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abnormally low blood glucose level
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hypotension
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abnormally low blood pressure
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myocardial infarction
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condition in which damage to the muscular tissue of the heart is commonly caused by obstructed circulation also referred to as heart attack
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syncope
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loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brain
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ventricular fibrillation
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abnormal cardiac rhythm that prevents the heart from pumping blood
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