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30 Cards in this Set
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Apical Pulse
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A central pulse located at the apex of the heart
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Apical-Radial Pulse
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Measurement of both the apical and radial pulses simultaneously
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Arrhythmias
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Irregular heart rhythms
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Auscultatory Gap
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The temporary disappearance of sounds normally heard over the brachial artery when the sphygmomanometer cuff pressure is high, followed by the reappearance of sounds at a lower level.
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Core Temperature
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The temperature of the deep tissues of the body (e.g. abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity); when measured orally, the average temperature of an adult is between 36.7C (98F) and 37C (98.6F)
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Costal (thoracic) Breathing
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Movement of the chest upward and outward
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Diaphragmatic (abdominal) Breathing
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Breathing that involves the contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm, as observed by the movement of the abdomen
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Diastolic
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In measuring blood pressure, the pressure when the ventricles relax
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Exhalation
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Breathing out, or the movement of gases from the lungs to the atmosphere
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Expiration
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The outflow of air from the lungs to the atmosphere
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Febrile
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Pertaining to a fever; feverish
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Fever
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Body temperature above the usual range
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Hyperpyrexia
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An extremely high body temperature (e.g. 41C/105.8F)
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Hypertension
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Blood pressure that exceeds a certain range; over 140mm/Hg systolic and/or 90mm/Hg diastolic
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Hyperthermia
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A body temperature above the usual range; fever
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Hyperventilation
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Very deep, rapid respirations; in endotracheal and tracheostomy suctioning, increasing the number of breaths the client is receiving through the ventilator or using a manual resuscitation bag
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Inhalation
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The intake of air into the lungs
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Inspiration
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The intake of air into the lungs
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Korotkoff's Sounds
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The five phases of blood pressure sounds
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Oxygen Saturation (SaO2)
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The amount of hemoglobin fully saturated with oxygen; given as a percent value
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Peripheral Pulse
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A pulse located in the periphery of the body (e.g. foot, hand, neck)
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Pulse Deficit
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The difference between the apical pulse and radial pulse rates
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Pulse Oximeter
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A noninvasive device that measures the arterial blood oxygen saturation by means of a sensor attached to the finger or other location
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Pulse Pressure
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The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure
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Pyrexia
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A body temperature above the normal range; fever
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Respiration
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The act of breathing; includes the intake of oxygen and the output of carbon dioxide from the cells to the atmosphere
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Sphygmomanometer
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A blood pressure measuring device consisting of a cuff and gauge
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Systolic
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In measuring blood pressure, the pressure of the blood when the ventricles contract
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Ventilation
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The movement of air in and out of the lungs; the process of inhalation and exhalation
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Vital Signs
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Body temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; many agencies have designated pain as the 5th vital sign
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