Final Exam Flashcards
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perineum
the external region between the vaginal orifice and the anus in a female and between the scrotum and the anus in the male
systole
phase in cardiac cycle when ventricles contract sending blood out of the heart and into the aorta and pulmonary aorta
Diastole
phase in cardiac cycle where the heart relaxes between contractions
pressure ulcer
decubitus ulcer. Injuries to the skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.
normal flora
microorganisms that live on another living organism or inanimate object without causing a disease
hematuria
blood in urine
spores
hard thick walled capsule formed by some bacteria that contains only the essential parts of protoplasm of bacterial cell
apnea
temporary cessation of breathing
erythema
reddening of the skin
tachypnea
abnormal increase in respiratory rate (more than 20 breaths per min)
ecchymosis
Discoloration of skin resulting from bleeding underneath skin (black and blue discoloration)
bradypnea
an abnormal decrease in the respiratory rate of less than 10 respirations per min
bradycardia
abnormally slow heart rate (less than 60 beats/min)
parietal
toward body cavity surface
tachycardia
abnormally fast heart rate (more than 100 beats/min)
visceral
toward organ surface
Micturition
expelling urine from the body
Peritoneum
serous membrane associated with the abdominopelvic activity
turgor
elasticity of skin
orthopnea
breathing is easier when a person is sitting or standing position
abbreviation for stroke
CVA
abbrev for every other day
qod
every day abbrev
qd
drop and drops abbrev
gtt
