Ch.14 Flashcards

1
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Hypotension

A

decrease of systolic pressure and diastolic pressures below normal.

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2
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Another word for fever

A

Febrile or pyrexia

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3
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Hyperventilation

A

Rate and depth of respirations increase

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4
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Vasodilation

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Widening of blood vessels

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5
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Bradycardia

A

Pulse rate less than 60 beats per minute for an adult.

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6
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Hypertension

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140/90 mm Hg for two or more readings

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7
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Tachypnea

A

Rate of breathing abnormally rapid

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8
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Hypothermia

A

Decreased body temperature

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9
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Apnea

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No respirations for several seconds

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10
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Bradypnea

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Rate of breathing abnormally slow

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11
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Eupnea

A

Normal breathing

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12
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Auscultatory gap

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Temporary disappearance of sounds between korotkoff sounds

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13
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Diaphoresis

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visually evident perspiration, usual on forehead, upper chest, and arms. Body temps lowers diaphoresis.

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14
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Antipyretics

A

drugs that reduce a fever.

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15
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afebrile

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when the temperature breaks and becomes an acceptable range.

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16
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Vital signs are recorded where?

A

On a graph or flow sheet.

17
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Decreasing hemoglobin levels will __ respiratory rate?

A

increase

18
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The expected SpO2 level is?

A

greater than 90%.

19
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Heat stroke

A

a dangerous heat emergency, defined as body temperature of 104 F degrees or more; dizziness, confusion, delirium, excess thirst, nausea, muscle cramps and visual disturbances.

20
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Tachycardia

A

abnormally elevated heart rate more than 100 beats per min.

21
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Dysrhythmia

A

abnormal rhythm (a regular interval interrupted by an early beat, late beat or missed beat.

22
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Pulse deficit

A

An inefficient contraction of the heart that fails to transmit a pulse wave to the peripheral pulse site. *ask colleague to asses the radial pulse while you asses the apical rate, compare rates, and if there is a difference you have found a pulse deficit. Frequently associated with dysrhythmias.

23
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Adult heart/pulse rate?

A

60-100 beats per min.

24
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Pulse pressure

A

the difference between the systolic and diastolic pressure. EX 120/80 mmHg = 40 mmHg

25
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Orthostatic hypertension

A

occurs when changing positions from lying down to standing up; blood vessels are already constricted or unable to constrict; volume deficit from decreased blood volume, dehydration or blood loss, prolonged bed rest, anemia or anti hypersensitive medications.

26
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Perfusion

A

the distribution of red blood cells to and from the pulmonary capillaries.

27
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Ventilation

A

the mechanical movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the alveoli and red blood cells. *asses ventilation by determining respiratory rate, respiratory depth, and respiratory rhythm.

28
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How do you asses perfusion and diffusion?

A

by determining oxygen saturation.

29
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breath per min normal adult range?

A

12-20 breaths per/ min