Definitions 1 Flashcards

1
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systole

A

contraction phase of the cardiac cycle

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2
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pyrexia

A

body temp of 102 or more rectally or 101 or more orally

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3
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febrile

A

above normal body temp

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4
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hypopnea

A

shallow respirations

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5
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diastole

A

relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle

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6
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orthopnea

A

inability to breathe laying down

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7
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apnea

A

absence of respirations

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8
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afebrile

A

normal body temperature

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9
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stethoscope

A

tool to listen to internal body sounds

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10
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palpation

A

to examine by touch

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11
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auscultation

A

to listen with a stethoscope

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12
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manipulation

A

systematic movement of body parts

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13
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myopia

A

nearsightedness

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14
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hyperopia

A

farsightedness

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15
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otoscope

A

tool used to view the tympanic membrane

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16
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ophthalmoscope

A

tool used to examine the eyes

17
Q

percussion hammer

A

tool to check reflexes

18
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vertigo

A

dizziness

19
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cerumen

A

ear wax

20
Q

diaphoresis

A

excessive sweating