Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

B Chpt i Addendum

Common Symptoms - Bri Gamble

QuestionAnswer
diaphoresisexcessive perspiration diaphoresis
a red appearance to the skin flsuhing
a yellow appearance by the skin jaundice
rashan eruption of the skin rash
(less than 60 bpm) an adnormally slow pulse rate bradycardia
a decrease in the amount of water in the body. dehydration
The retention of fluid in the tissue edema
an abnormally fast heart beat (greater than 100 bpm) tachycardia
a loss of appetite and lack of interest in food. anorexia
a condition in which the stool becomes hard and dry. constipation
the passage of an increased number of loose, watery stools. diarrhea
the presence of gas in the stomach or intestines. flatulence
a sensation of discomfort in the stomach with a feeling that vomiting may occur. nausea
This is the ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth, also known as emesis. vomiting
an involuntary and forceful exhalation of air followed by a deep inhalation. cough
a bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen. cyanosis
labored or difficult breathing dyspnea
hemorrhaging from the nose (nosebleed) epistaxis
a feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering; generally present with a fever chills
involuntary contractions of the muscles convulsions
a body temp that is higher than normal fever or pyrexia
a feeling of pain or aching in the head a common symptom that accompanies may illnesses can be a result of tension headache
a vague sense of body discomfort weakness and fatigue often marking onset of a disease and continuing through the course of the illness malaise
irritation of the pain receptors resulting of disease or suffering it is importantindication that a part of the body is not working properly pain
severe itching pruritus
a feeling od dizziness or light-headedness vertigo
this is the ejection of the stomach contents through the mouth also know as emesis. vomiting
Created by: briannagamble
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards