Ch.14 Flashcards
Hypotension
decrease of systolic pressure and diastolic pressures below normal.
Another word for fever
Febrile or pyrexia
Hyperventilation
Rate and depth of respirations increase
Vasodilation
Widening of blood vessels
Bradycardia
Pulse rate less than 60 beats per minute for an adult.
Hypertension
140/90 mm Hg for two or more readings
Tachypnea
Rate of breathing abnormally rapid
Hypothermia
Decreased body temperature
Apnea
No respirations for several seconds
Bradypnea
Rate of breathing abnormally slow
Eupnea
Normal breathing
Auscultatory gap
Temporary disappearance of sounds between korotkoff sounds
Diaphoresis
visually evident perspiration, usual on forehead, upper chest, and arms. Body temps lowers diaphoresis.
Antipyretics
drugs that reduce a fever.
afebrile
when the temperature breaks and becomes an acceptable range.