Reconizing Pain Flashcards
1
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Define - hypoxia
A
It’s the diminishment of available oxygen to the body tissue
2
Q
Define - Chronotropic
A
Affecting rate at which heat beats ( cardiac contractions )
3
Q
Define - Hyperkalemia
A
Increased serum potassium levels
4
Q
Define - Ptyalism
A
Production of extra saliva
5
Q
Define- pallor
A
Paleness in the skin or mucosa
6
Q
Define- lacrimation
A
Secretion, discharge, or tears
7
Q
Define- cardiac output
A
The amount of blood pumped by the heart per minute
