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Chapter 4 - Vital Signs Flashcards

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afebrile (uh-FEB-ril)

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without fever; the body is normal temperature

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antecubital (AN-tih-CYOO-bi-tul) space

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thin-walled air sacs of the lungs in which exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes places

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antipyetic (AN-tih-pye-REH-tik)

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an agent that reduces fever

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aorta (ay-OR-tuh)

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The major trunk of the arterial system of the body. Aorta arises from the upper surface of the left ventricle

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apical-radical pulse

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comparison of a person’s apical pulse and radial pulse to determine how well blood is flowing from the heart to the rest of the body

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bardycardia (BRAY-dee-CAR-dee-uh)

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an abnormally slow heart rate (less than 60 beats per min)

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bardypnea (BRAY-dip-NEE-uh)

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An abnormal decrease in the respiratory rate of less than 10 respirations per min

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crisis

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A sudden falling of an elevated body temp to normal

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cyanosis (sye-an-OH-sus)

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A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes

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diastole(dye-AS-toh-lee)

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The phase in the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions

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diastolic (DYE-uh-STOL-ik) pressure

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The point of lesser pressure on the arterial wall, which is recorded during diastole

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dyspnea (DISP-nee-uh)

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Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing

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dysrhythmia (dis-RITH-mee-uh)

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An irregular rhythm; also termed arrhythmia

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eupnea (YOOP-nee-uh)

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Normal respiration. 16-20 res per min

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febrile (FEH-bril)

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pertaining to fever

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fever

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A body temp above normal; synonym for pyrexia

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frenulum linguae (FREN-yoo-lum LIN-gway)

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The midline that connects the undersurface of the tongue with the floor of the mouth

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hyperpnea breathing

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An abnormal increase in the rate and depth of respiration

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hyperpyrexia (HYE-per-pye-REK-see-uh)

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An extremely high fever

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hyperventilation

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An extremely fast and deep type of breathing, usually associated with acute anxiety conditions

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hypopnea

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An abnormal decrease in the rate and depth of respiration

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hypotension

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Low blood pressure

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hypothermia

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A body temperature that’s below normal

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hypoxemia (hye-pok-SEE-nee-uh)

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A decrease in the oxygen saturation of the blood. May lead to hypoxia

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hypoxia

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A reduction in the oxygen supply to the tissues of the body

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inhalation

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The act of breathing in

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intercostal

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Between the ribs

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Korotkoff (kuh-ROT-kof) sounds

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Sounds heard during the measurement of BP test that are used to determine the systolic and diastolic BP readings

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malaise (mal-AYZE)

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A vague sense of body discomfort, weakness, and fatigue that often marks the onset of a disease and continues through the course of illness

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orthopnea (orth-OP-nee-uh)

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The condition in which breathing is easier when an individual is in a sitting or standing position

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pulse oximeter

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A computerized device consisting of a probe and a monitor used to measure the oxygen saturation of arterial blood

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pulse oximetrey

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The use of a pulse oximeter to measure the oxygen saturation of arterial blood

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radiation

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The transfer of energy, such as heat, in forms of waves

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SaO2 (saturation of arterial oxygen)

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Abbreviation for the percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen in arterial blood

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SpO2 (saturation of peripheral oxygen)

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Abbreviation for the percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen in arterial blood as measured by a pulse oximeter

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sphygmomanometer (SFIG-moe-man-OM-uh-ter)

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An instrument used for measuring arterial BP

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systolic (sis-TOL-ik) pressure

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The point of maximum pressure on the arterial walls, which is recorded during systole

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systole (SIS-toh-lee)

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The phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract, sending blood out of the heart and into the aorta and pulmonary pulse

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tachycardia (TAK-ih-KAR-dee-uh)

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An abnormally fast heart rate (more than 100 beats per min)

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tachypnea (TAK-ip-NEE-uh)

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An abnormal increase in the respiratory system of more than 20 breaths per min

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