Chapter 13

Question 1

Apical pulse

Answer 1

the pulse on the left side of the chest, just below the nipple.

Question 2

Apnea

Answer 2

the absence of breathing

Question 3

BPM

Answer 3

the medical abbreviation for beats per minute

Question 4

Brachial pulse

Answer 4

the pulse is located inside the elbow, about 1 to 1 1/2 inches above the elbow

Question 5

Bradycardia

Answer 5

slow heart rate, under 60 beats per minute.

Question 6

Cheyne-stokes respiration

Answer 6

alternating periods of slow, irregular respirations and rapid, shallow respirations, possibly along with periods of apnea.

Question 7

Diastolic

Answer 7

the second measurement of blood pressure is when the heart relaxes or rests.

Question 8

Dyspnea

Answer 8

difficulty breathing

Question 9

eupnea

Answer 9

normal respiration

Question 10

expiration

Answer 10

the process of exhaling air out of the lungs

Question 11

Hypertension

Answer 11

high blood pressure - measuring 130/80 or higher

Question 12

Hypotension

Answer 12

low blood pressure - measuring 90/60

Question 13

Inspiration

Answer 13

the process of inhaling air into the lungs

Question 14

Kussmaul breathing

Answer 14

very deep, rapid breathing that is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis and kidney hunger (Air hunger)

Question 15

orthopnea

Answer 15

shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up

Question 16

orthostatic hypotension

Answer 16

a sudden drop in blood pressure occurs when a person stands or sits up.

Question 17

Radial pulse

Answer 17

the pulse located on the inside of your wrist

Question 18

respiration

Answer 18

the process of inhaling air into the lungs and then exhaling out of your lungs

Question 19

sphygmomanometer

Answer 19

a device that measures blood pressure

Question 20

stethoscope

Answer 20

an instrument used to hear sounds in the human body, such as a heartbeat or pulse, breathing sounds, or bowel sounds.

Question 21

systolic

Answer 21

first measurement of blood pressure

Question 22

tachycardia

Answer 22

rapid heart rate, over 100 beats per minute

Question 23

tachypnea

Answer 23

rapid respirations, over 20 breaths per minute

Question 24

thermometer

Answer 24

a device used for measuring the degree of heat or cold