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21 Cards in this Set
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Cheyne- Stokes |
Periods of difficult breating (dyspnea) followed by periods of no respirations(Apnea).
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Homeostasis |
A constant state of natural balance within the body. |
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Temperature. |
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Aural |
Measurement of body temperature at the tympanic membranein the ear. |
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Wheezing |
Difficult breathing with high- pitched whistling or sighing sound during expiration. |
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Afebrile |
Without fever. |
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Febrile |
Fever. |
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Pulse Pressure |
The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure. |
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Pyrexia |
Fever. |
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AP |
Apical pulse. |
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Bradypnea |
Slow pespiration rate, usually lower than 10 respiration per minute. |
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Apnea |
Absence of respirations, usually temporary. |
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Bradycardia |
Slow heart rate less than 60 beats per minute. |
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Dyspnea |
Difficult or labored breathing. |
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Hypertension |
High blood pressure> 140/ 90. |
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Tachpnea |
Respiration rate above 25 per minute. |
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Tachycardia |
Fast heart rate > 100 beats per minute. |
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Hypothermia |
Low body temperature below 95F rectally. |
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Cyanosis |
Result of decreased oxygen and increased cardon dioxide in the body stream;dusky, bluish discoloration of the skin, lips and nail beds. |
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Hypotension |
Low body pressure <90/ 60. |
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Stethoscope |
Instrument used for listening to internql body sounds. |
