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Key Terms Chapter 6

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Definition
show Pain relief, in the form of oral, transdermal, or injectable medication.  
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Arrhythmia   show
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Atelectasis   show
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Auscultation   show
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show Abnormally low heart rate.  
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Capillary Refill Time   show
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Central Catheter   show
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Closed Suction Drain   show
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show Removal of devitalized or necrotic tissue from a wound to scavenge debris and kill bacteria.  
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Decubital Ulcer   show
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Dyspnea   show
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show Necrotic layers of tissue that slough off.  
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show The act of ending a patients life in a humane manner.  
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Hyperthermia   show
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show Decreased body temperature.  
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Intraosseous   show
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Lavage   show
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Mentation   show
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Normothermia   show
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show Involuntary eye movement.  
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show The sensation of breathlessness in the recumbent position.  
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Penrose Drain   show
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show Tapping the body's surface to produce vibration and sound; commonly used on the thorax for examining the heart and lungs.  
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Phlebitis   show
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Presenting Complaint   show
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show Abnormally rapid heartbeat accompanied by an irregular rhythm.  
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Tenesmus   show
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