Fund Ch 21 + 22 Flashcards
listening for sounds produced within the body, usually with a stethoscope
auscultation
the rate at which heat is produced when the body is at rest
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
respirations that are shallow for two or three breaths with a period of variable apnea
biot respirations
pulse that is less than 60 beats per minute
bradycardia
slow and shallow breathing
bradypnea
respirations that gradually become more shallow and are followed by periods of apnea (no breathing), with repetition of the pattern
cheyne-stokes respirations
abnormal, nonmusical sound heard on auscultation of the lungs during inspiration; also called rales
crackles
abrupt decline in fever
crisis
bluish discoloration or skin color changes, particularly around the mouth and in the nail beds, due to lack of oxygen
cyanosis
abatement (ending) of fever
defervescence
the lower pressure exerted on the artery when the heart is at rest between contractions
diastolic pressure
decreased amount of oxygen in the bloodstream
hypoxemia
state of insufficient oxygen in the blood
hypoxia
respirations having an increased rate and depth with panting and long, grunting exhalations
kussmaul repirations
breakdown, disintegrations; also reduction or abatement
lysis
fever; when a body temperature risues above 100.5F
pyrexia
substance that causes fever
pyrogen
continuous dry, rattling sounds heard on auscultation of the lungs; caused by partial obstruction. Newer term: gurgles
rhonchi