Defenison Flashcards
1
Q
Systole
A
Contraction phase of the cardiac cycle
2
Q
Pyrexia
A
Body temp of 102 or above rectal, 101 or above orally
3
Q
Febrile
A
Above normal body temperature
4
Q
Hypopnea
A
Shallow respiration
5
Q
Diastole
A
Relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle
6
Q
Orthopnea
A
Inability to breathe lying down
7
Q
Apnea
A
Absence of respirations
8
Q
Afebrile
A
Abnormally low body temperature
9
Q
Stethoscope
A
Tool to listen to internal body sounds
10
Q
Palpation
A
To examine by touch ( texture,size,location)
11
Q
Auscultation
A
To listen with a stethoscope
12
Q
Manipulation
A
Systematic movement of body parts
13
Q
Myopia
A
Nearsightedness
14
Q
Hyperopia
A
Farsightedness
15
Q
Otoscope
A
Scope to look at tympanic membrane
16
Q
Ophthalmoscope
A
Scope to examine the eyes
17
Q
Percussion Hammer
A
Tool to check reflexes
18
Q
Vertigo
A
Dizziness
19
Q
Cerumen
A
Ear wax
20
Q
Diaphoresis
A
Excessive sweating
