STNA Vitals 2 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Respiration | Cycle of one inspiration (inhale) and one expiration (exhale) |
Normal Respiratory Range | 16 to 20 breaths per minute |
Blood Pressure is.. | Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing on the artery wall. |
Systole | Maximum pressure or ventricular contraction (Top number of BP) |
Bradypnea | Respiratory rate less than 10 per minute |
Tachypnea | Respiratory rate over 24 per minute |
Apnea | No breathing |
Dyspnea | Painful or difficult breathing |
Hypoventilation | Shallow breathing |
Hyperventilation | Deep breathing |
Cyanosis | Blue color due to lack of O2 |
Cheyne-Stokes breathing | Very irregular, shallow, fast then slow breathing pattern. Often seen before death. |
Eupnea | Normal breathing |
Rales | Crackling noises in the lungs |
Rhonchi | Bubbling noises in the lungs |
Wheezes | Squeaking noises in the lungs |
Diastole | Resting pressure or ventricular relaxation (Bottom number of BP) |
Pulse Pressure | Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressures |
Sphygmomanometer | Blood Pressure Cuff |
Stethoscope | Instrument used to listen to heart & lungs |
Hypertension | High blood pressure over: systolic of 140 or diastolic of 90 |
Hypotension | low blood pressure |
Orthostatic Hypotension | Blood Pressure that falls when pt goes from supine or sitting position to standing position |
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Mrs O's STNA
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