N A From Chapter 30 Word Scramble
|
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
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Question | Answer |
Define metabolism - | The process of chemical & physical change within our bodies that produces heat |
What causes 'goose bumps'? | When small papillary muscles at the base of hair follicles constrict due to fever or chill |
What is the normal temp of a newborn? | 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit |
What is the normal temp of a 1 year old? | 99.7 Degrees Fahrenheit |
What is the normal temp of a person 6 years to adulthood? | 98.6 Degrees Fahrenheit |
What is the normal temp of a elderly person over the age of 70? | 96.8 Degrees Fahrenheit |
What qualifies an artery as a pulse site? | Any place where an artery is near the surface of the body and the vessel can be pressed against a bone |
If a site other then radial is used is it documented? | Yes, record rate and notation of the site used |
Define respiration - | One complete inspiration & expiration |
Define internal respiration - | Occurs at the cellular level, when oxygen in the bloodstream is transferred into the cells for energy and carbon dioxide is released as a waste product |
What are the characteristics of respiration? | 1 - Rate; 2 - Rhythm; 3 - Depth |
Define rate in relation to respirations - | The number of respirations per minute and is described as normal, rapid or slow |
Define rhythm in relation to respiration - | Refers to the breathing pattern; A regular breathing pattern is normal for adults, the breathing pattern of infants varies; |
What is automatic interruptions in relation to respiration? | an example is sighing, which is considered normal |
What is the terminology that is used for descriptive characteristics for breath sounds? | 1 - Rales; 2 - Rhonchi; 3 - Stertorous |
What are signs that a person cannot inspire enough oxygen to supply all of the body's cells? | Normal skin coloring around the mouth and nail beds turn bluish, dusty color. Medical term = cyanosis |
Other signs of a lack of oxygen include - | Vertigo, chest pain (angina), & numbness in the fingers and toes |
Define secondary hypertension - | Increased blood pressure from non-heart related pathologic conditions |
What are some examples of things that can cause secondary hypertension? | Renal disease, complications of pregnancy, endocrine imbalances, obesity, arteriosclerosis, atherosclerosis & brain injuries |
Define sphygmomanometer - | An instrument used for measuring BP in the arteries |
Define Sphygmo - | Means pulse |
Define manometer - | An instrument used to measure the pressure of a liquid or a gas |
What the different styles of sphygmomanometers? | Aneroid ; electronic; computerized |
Created by:
amandmc
Popular Medical sets