IODA 200 #1 Flashcards
Antecubital Space
Small groove or fold in the inner arm, at or in front of the elbow
Arrhythmia
Abnormality and irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat
Blood Pressure
Pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels
Carotid
Relating to either of the two major arteries on each side of the neck that carry blood to the head
Depth
In respiration the amount of air in a breath
Metabolism
Physical and chemical processes that occur within a living cell or organism and are necessary for the maintenance of life
Pulse
Rhythmic throbbing of the arteries produced by regular contractions of the heart
Radial
Related to the radius or forearm, as in radial artery
Respiration
Act or process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing
Rhythm
A sequence or pattern, such as the heartbeat or breathing
Stethoscope
Instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body
Tympanic
Related to or resembling a drum, as in the tympanic membrane, or eardrum
Anemia
A shortage of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in paleness & weakness
Arthritis
Inflammation of a joint or many joints, resulting in pain and swelling
Seizure
A sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion that occurs in specific disorders
Myocardial Infarction
Condition in which damage occurs to the muscular tissue of the heart commonly caused by obstructed circulation; also referred to as a heart attack
Xerostomia
Loss of saliva production causing a dry mouth
Stroke
A sudden loss of brain function caused by blockage or rupture of a blood vessel to the brain; also called a cerebrovascular accident
Leukemia
A progressive disease in which the bone marrow produces an increased number of immature or abnormal white cells
Hypothyroidism
Condition that results from decreased activity of the thyroid gland
Hemophilia
Blood coagulation disorder in which the blood fails to clot normally
Epilepsy
Neurologic disorder with sudden recurring seizures of motor, sensory, or psychic malfunction
Endocarditis
Inflammation of the endocardium
Emphysema
Abnormal increase in the size of the air spaces in the lungs, resulting in laboured breathing and an increased susceptibility to infection
Diabetes Mellitus
Metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose and insufficient insulin
