Vocabulary Of Common Vital Sins Flashcards
1
Q
Apnea
A
Absence of respiration
2
Q
Arrhythmia
A
Irregular heart rate
3
Q
Bradycardia
A
Heart rate less than normal
4
Q
Tachycardia
A
Heart rate above normal
5
Q
Bradypnea
A
Respiration less than normal
6
Q
Tachypnea
A
Respiratory rate above normal
7
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficult breading
8
Q
Febrile
A
Pertaining to fever
9
Q
Afebrile
A
Without fever
10
Q
Hypertension
A
Blood pressure above normal
11
Q
Hypotension
A
Blood pressure below normal
12
Q
Orthopnea
A
Difficulty breathing in reclining position
13
Q
Orthostatic hypotension
A
Temporary decrease in blood pressure reading when changing position
