Common Vocab

Question 0

Bradycardia

Answer 0

Is a pulse rate below 60 beats/per min. Pluse is normally slower during sleep, in men, and in people who are thin.

Question 1

Tachycardia

Answer 1

Rapid rate decreases cardiac filling time, which, in turn, decreases stroke volume and cardiac output. Tachycardia occurs if the pulse is 100-180 beats/min

Question 2

Eupena

Answer 2

Normal respirations are called eupena.

Question 3

Tachypnea

Answer 3

An incerased respiratory rate, may occur in repsonse to an increased metabolic rate when a person has a fever. Cells require more oxygen at this time and produce more carbon dioxide that must be removed from the body.

Question 4

Bradypnea

Answer 4

A decrease in respiratory rate, occurs in some pathologic conditions.

Question 5

Dyspnea

Answer 5

Is difficult or labored breathing. A dyspneic patient usually has rapid, shallow respirations and appears anxious.

Question 6

Orthopnea

Answer 6

Dyspneic people can often breath more easily in an up right position.

Question 7

Systolic vs. Diastolic

Answer 7

Systolic: The highest pressure

Diastolic: the lowest pressure

Question 8

Hypertension

Answer 8

One of the most common health problems, is blood pressure that is above normal.

Stage 1: 140-159/90-99
Stage 2: > 160/>100

Question 9

Hypotension

Answer 9

Is below-normal blood pressure. 90 systolic reading.