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Vital Signs

CH 27-Vital Signs

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Term used to describe the small groove or fold in the inner arm at the elbow. Antecubital
The term for an abnormality and irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat. Arrhythmia
The measurement of force and rate of the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system. Blood Pressure
The term used relating to the upper arm. Brachial
These are the 2 major arteries on each side of the neck that carry blood to the head and neck. Carotid
The term given when normal rhythmic relaxation and dilation of the heart chambers occurs, also the last sound heard when taking a blood pressure. Diastolic
The test to record the electrical activity of the heart and electrical currents associated with heart muscle activity. Electrocardiogram
The specific sounds heard in the stethoscope when taking a blood pressure. Korotkoff
The process by which the body converts what you eat and drink into energy. Metabolism
The test to measure the oxygen concentration in the blood. Oximetry
Term used to examine or explore by touching. Palpate
The rhythmic beating of the arteries produced by regular contractions of the heart. Pulse
The term used relating to the radius or forearm. Radial
The quantity measured as in breaths and heartbeat. Rate
The act of inhaling and exhaling; breathing. Respiration
This term is used to describe a sequence or pattern such as heartbeat or breathing. Rhythm
This instrument is used when measuring blood pressure. Sphygmomanometer
This instrument is used for listening to sounds produced within the body. Stethoscope
This is the rhythmic contractions of the heart and the first sound heard when taking a blood pressure. Systolic
This is the term used to describe the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or an environment. Temperature
The instrument used for measuring temperature. Thermometer
The term used related to or resembling a drum. Tympanic
The quantity or amount, as in force of a heartbeat. Volume
Term for fast heartbeat Tachycardia
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