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ch.26 Flashcards

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1
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afebrile

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a condition in which the body temperature is not elevated

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apnea

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absence of breathing

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auscultatory gap

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period of diminished or absent Korotkoff sounds

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bradycardia

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slow heart rate

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5
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bradypnea

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slow rate of breathing

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6
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dyspnea

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difficult or labored breathing

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7
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dysrhythmia

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an abnormal cardiac rhythm

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8
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eupnea

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normal respirations

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9
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febrile

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body temp is elevated

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10
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hyperventilation

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rapid breathing

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11
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orthopnea

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type of dyspnea in which breathing is easier when the patient sits or stands

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12
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orthostatic hypotension

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temporary fall in blood pressure associated with assuming an upright position
-causes by dehydration, blood loss

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13
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pulse deficit

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difference between the apical and radial pulse rates

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14
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pyrexia

A

all dietary plant material that is not digestible by the gastrointestinal tract, enzymes, and secretions

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15
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tachycardia

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rapid heart rate

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16
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tachypnea

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rapid rate of breathing

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17
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When should vital signs be assessed?

A

on admission
change in patient condition
loss of consciousness
before and after surgery/invasive procedures
before giving meds that affects cardio and resp.

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18
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Normal Oral Temp. range

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96.4-99.5

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19
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Normal Pulse Range

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60-100

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20
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Normal respiratory range

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12-20

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21
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Normal BP Range

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120/80

22
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What is the primary source of heat production?

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metabolism

23
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What helps increase metabolism?

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exercise
hormones
muscle movement

24
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What is released when additional heat is needed?

A

epinephrine and norepinephrine

25
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What body mechanisms help increase heat production?

A

thyroid hormone and shivering

26
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What is the primary source of heat loss?

A

skin

27
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What are sources of heat loss?

A

skin
sweat evaporation
eliminating urine and feces

28
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What heat loss occurs when a person goes out int the cold w/o a hat?

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radiation

29
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radiation

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heat loss due to electromagnetic waves

30
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convection

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heat loss due to motion between areas of unequal density

31
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evaporation

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liquid changes to a vapor

32
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conduction

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transfer of heat to another object during direct contact

33
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intermittent fever

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temp returns to normal at least once every 24 hours

34
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remittent fever

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temp does not return to normal and fluctuates

35
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sustained fever

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temp remains above normal with minimal variations

36
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relapsing fever

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temp returns to normal for one or more days

37
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Normal Rectal Temp

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97.4-100.5

38
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Axillary

A

95.6-98.5

39
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Tympanic

A

98.2-100.9

40
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stroke volume

A

volume of blood ejected with each heartbeat

41
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Amplitude of 0

A

absent pulse

42
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Amplitude of Grade 1

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diminished, weaker

43
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Amplitude of Grade 2

A

normal

44
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Amplitude of 3

A

bounding

45
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ventilation

A

movement of air in and out of lungs

46
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diffusion

A

exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between alveoli of lungs and circulating blood

47
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perfusion

A

exchange of oxygen and CO2 between blood and tissues

48
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cardiac output

A

strength of heart contractions and affects BP

49
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What effect does parasympathetic stimulation have on heart rate?

A

it decreases

50
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sympathetic stimulation

A

increases heart rate

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