Medical Terms

Question 1

Dyspnoea

Answer 1

Shortness of breath

Question 2

Rigors

Answer 2

Severe chills and violent shivering

Question 3

Med term-

Febrile

Answer 3

Fever

Question 4

Med term-
Hypovolaemic

Answer 4

Low fluid/blood amount

Question 5

Hypercapnia

Answer 5

^ carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 6

Obtunded

Answer 6

Reduced level of consciousness

Question 7

Polyuria

Answer 7

Increased amounts and frequency of urine

Question 8

Polyphagia

Answer 8

Increased hunger feeling that dosmt go away, even after eating

Question 9

Polydipsia

Answer 9

Excessive thirst

Question 10

Malaise

Answer 10

General feeling of discomfort

Question 11

Haematuria

Answer 11

Blood in urine

Question 12

Paraesthesia

Answer 12

Pins, needles, tingling

Question 13

Syncope

Answer 13

Fainting / passing out

Question 14

Epistaxis

Answer 14

Nosebleed

Question 15

Hypoxemia meaning

Answer 15

Low level of oxygen in the blood

Caused by an underlying illness that affects blood flow or breathing. ( heart or lung conditions)

Question 17

Tachypnea meaning

Answer 17

Rapid breathing

Question 18

Orthopnea meaning

Answer 18

Shortness of breath occurs when lying down which is relieved by sitting or standing

Question 19

Diaphoresis meaning

Answer 19

An excessive amount of sweating for no reason

Question 20

Cyanosis meaning

Answer 20

Blusish skin, lips, nails