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35 Cards in this Set
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Anoxia |
Absence of oxygen in the tissues |
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Apical pulse |
The pulse that is found when a stethoscope is placed on the chest wall over the apex of the heart; also may be found by palpation |
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Apnea |
Absence of breathing |
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Arrhythmia |
Variation from the normal rhythm |
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Auscultation |
Listening for sounds produced within the body by using the unaided ear or a stethoscope |
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Bradycardia |
Slow heartbeat |
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Cardiac output |
The amount of blood that is pumped from the heart during each contraction |
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Diaphoresis |
Profuse perspiration (sweating) |
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Diastole |
The period when the least amount of pressure is exerted on the walls or arteries during the heart beat; resting phase of heart |
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Dyspnea |
Labored or difficult breathing |
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Dysrhythmia |
Disturbance of rhythm |
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Ectopic |
Arising or produced abnormally |
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Expiration |
The passive phase of respiration when the person breathes out; exhalation |
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Fever |
Body temp above normal level |
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Hypertension |
High blood pressure |
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Hypotension |
Low blood pressure |
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Inguinal |
Pertaining to the groin |
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Inspiration |
Active phase of respiration where the person breaths in; inhalation |
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Intubation |
The insertion of tube into the larynx to maintain an open airway |
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Korotkoff's Sound |
Sound made within the blood passing through the vessel or with the wall itself |
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Occlude |
To fit close together; to close tight; to obstruct or close off |
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Orthopnea |
A condition in which breathing is easier when the person is seated or standing |
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Pulse |
A palpable wave of blood produced in the walls of the arteries with each heartbeat or contraction |
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Pulse oximeter |
A medical device levels of blood oxygen, pulse rate and heart rate |
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Rale |
An abnormal, discontinuous, nonmusical sound heard on auscultation of the chest, primarily during inhalation; also called crackle |
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Rectal |
Pertaining to the rectum or the distal portion of the large intestine |
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Respiration |
Act of breathing |
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SOB |
Shortness of breath |
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Sphygmomanometer |
Measures blood pressure |
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Stethoscope |
Used to hear sounds produced in the body |
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Stridor |
A shrill, harsh sound, especially the respiratory sound heard during inspiration in a person with laryngeal obstruction |
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Syncope |
A temporary suspension of consciousness caused by cerebral anemia; fainting |
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Systole |
The period when the greatest amount of pressure is exerted on the walls of the arteries |
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Tachycardia |
Abnormally fast heartbeat |
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Vital Signs |
Measurement of a persons body temp, heart and respiration rate, blood pressure |
