Chapt 49 Flashcards
1
Q
The lack of absence of breathing
A
Apnea
2
Q
Dysrhythmia
A
Arrhythmia
3
Q
To be born with
A
Congenital
4
Q
An abnormal heart rhythm
A
Dysrhythmia
5
Q
High blood pressure
A
Hypertension
6
Q
A buildup of lymph in the tissue causing edema (swelling)
A
Lymphedema
7
Q
Inflammation and infection of the lung tissue
A
Pneumonia
8
Q
Pauses in breathing that occur during sleep
A
Sleep apnea
9
Q
CAD
A
Coronary artery disease
10
Q
CDC
A
Centers for disease and control and prevention
11
Q
CHF
A
Congestive heart failure
12
Q
CO2
A
Carbon dioxide
13
Q
COPD
A
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
14
Q
ICD
A
Implanted cardioverter defibrillator
15
Q
IV
A
Intravenous
16
Q
MI
A
Myocardial infarction
17
Q
Mm Hg
A
Millimeters of mercury
18
Q
RBC
A
Red blood cell
19
Q
O2
A
Oxygen
20
Q
TB
A
Tuberculosis
21
Q
WBC
A
White blood cell
22
Q
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