Vocabulary Flashcards
1
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somnolence
A
excessively sleepy
2
Q
ecchymosis
A
The buildup of blood in the dermis (bruises)
3
Q
Pleural effusion
A
collection of fluid outside the lung on one or both sides of chest
4
Q
pruritus
A
irritation and itching
5
Q
physical tissue damage caused by pressure differences between the body and surrounding gas or fluid
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barotrauma
6
Q
lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin
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Anemia
7
Q
atelectasis
A
Collapsed lung
8
Q
subcutaneous (SC/SQ), intraperitoneal (IP), intravenous (IV), Intradermal (ID), and intramuscular (IM)
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Parenteral
9
Q
the comparison of previous and current vital signs
A
Trending
10
Q
Difficulty speaking is referred to as
A
dysarthria
11
Q
difficulty swallowing or eating, depending
A
Dysphagia
12
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medical term for normal breathing.
A
Eupnea
