Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
HYPERTENSION
A
High Blood Pressure
2
Q
TACHYCARDIA
A
High Heart Rate
More than 100 beats per minute
3
Q
BRADYCARDIA
A
Slow Heart Rate
Less than 60 beats per minute
4
Q
HYPOTENSION
A
Low Blood Pressure
5
Q
DYSPNOEA
A
Difficult or Laboured Breathing
6
Q
TACHYPNOEA
A
Rapid Breathing
7
Q
HYPOXIA
A
Oxygen Deficiency
8
Q
HYPOCAPNEA
A
Low CO2 Levels
9
Q
HYPOVOLEMIA
A
Low Blood Volume
10
Q
BRADYPNOEA
A
Slow Breathing
11
Q
HYPERCAPNIA
A
High CO2 Levels
12
Q
APNOEA
A
Pause in Breathing
13
Q
CYANOSIS
A
Lack of Oxygen in the Blood
14
Q
HYPERVENTILATION
A
Excessive Rate and Depth of respiration
15
Q
CONTUSION
A
A bruise
