Chapter 13 Flashcards
Apical pulse
the pulse on the left side of the chest, just below the nipple.
Apnea
the absence of breathing
BPM
the medical abbreviation for beats per minute
Brachial pulse
the pulse is located inside the elbow, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches above the elbow
Bradycardia
slow heart rate, under 60 beats per minute.
Cheyne-stokes respiration
alternating periods of slow, irregular respirations and rapid, shallow respirations, possibly along with periods of apnea.
Diastolic
the second measurement of blood pressure is when the heart relaxes or rests.
Dyspnea
difficulty breathing
eupnea
normal respiration
expiration
the process of exhaling air out of the lungs
Hypertension
high blood pressure - measuring 130/80 or higher
Hypotension
low blood pressure - measuring 90/60
Inspiration
the process of inhaling air into the lungs
Kussmaul breathing
very deep, rapid breathing that is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis and kidney hunger (Air hunger)
orthopnea
shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up
orthostatic hypotension
a sudden drop in blood pressure occurs when a person stands or sits up.
Radial pulse
the pulse located on the inside of your wrist
respiration
the process of inhaling air into the lungs and then exhaling out of your lungs
sphygmomanometer
a device that measures blood pressure
stethoscope
an instrument used to hear sounds in the human body, such as a heartbeat or pulse, breathing sounds, or bowel sounds.
systolic
first measurement of blood pressure
tachycardia
rapid heart rate, over 100 beats per minute
tachypnea
rapid respirations, over 20 breaths per minute
thermometer
a device used for measuring the degree of heat or cold
