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Resp 3 I
Definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Apical pulse | ausulated with stethoscope located at the apex of the heart |
| peripheral pulse | use fingers felt through walls of arteries (foot, arm, wrist, etc) |
| apnea | absent of breath |
| eupnea | normal breathing |
| hypopnea | decreased depth of respiration |
| intermittent breathing | irregular breathing |
| bradypnea | slow breathing less than 10 bpm |
| tachypnea | fast breathing more than 20 bpm |
| hyperpnea | increased depth of respiration |
| systolic | pressure at its peak during contraction of systole of heart (top number) |
| diastolic | pressure at its lowest when heart is relaxed between contractions |
| febrile | increased tempature |
| afrebile | body temp that is within normal limits |
| crisis | mark changed in intensity of signs and symptoms |
| hypothermia | body temp decreased |
| hyperthermia | body temp increased |
| tachycardia | increased heart rate |
| bradycardia | decreased heart rate |
| hypertension | increased blood pressure |
| hypotension | decreased blood pressure |
| sensorium | describe patients mental awareness or consciousness |
| pulse deficit | present when there is a sig diff between ausculated HR and palpated HR |
| pulsus paradoxus | pulse that is weaker on inspiration and stronger on expiration |
| pulsus alternans | alternating weak and strong pulse |
| pulse pressure | difference between systolic and diastolic |
| postural hypotension | blood pressure falls when patient sits up |
| syncope | temporary loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow and reduced supply of oxygen and nutrients to brain |
| clubbing | painless enlargement of ends of fingers and toes (carcinoma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, chronic cardiovascular disease) |
| cyanosis | discoloration that includes more of a bluish color to skin |
| diaphragmatic excursion | Diaphragmatic excursion is the movement of the thoracic diaphragm during breathing |
| hepatomegaly | enlargement of liver |
| parenchyma | the essential or functional elements of the organ |
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