Path II Flashcards
What type of hemorrhage is when it is “Pin Point”?
Petechia
What type of hemorrhage is when it is “Bruise”?
Ecchymosis
What type of hemorrhage is when it is “blood blister”?
Hematoma
What type of hemorrhage is when it is “nose bleed”?
epistaxis
What type of hemorrhage is when it is “coughing up blood”?
hemoptysis
What type of hemorrhage is when it is “blood in urine”?
hematuria
What type of hemorrhage is when it is “bleeding in skin “?
purpura
What type of hemorrhage is when it is “vomit blood”?
hematemesis
What type of hemorrhage is when it is “blood feces”?
melena
generalized edema
anasarca
caused by an interruption in lymphatic system; you will most likely see swelling in the arms
lymphedema
a clot that is attached to a vessel wall
thrombus
increased blood flow to an area
hyperemia
temporary deficiency of blood in a body area, decreased blood flow
ischemia
a free floating matter in the blood or lymph, it is moving
embolus
disease that causes a lack of blood flow to the fingertips, hands, upper extremities and is more common in women
Raynaud’s disease
The thickening of the vessel wall
arteriosclerosis
The thickening of the vessel wall with plaque buildup that could calcify
atherosclerosis
This is the lack of blood flow to the lower extremities, and it is more common in men. Oxygen is decreased and can be relieved by rest
Burger’s Disease
The meaning of swelling in the vein
phlebitis
This is extended and twisted veins due to the lack of venous return
Varicose Veins
Where do aneurysms take place, what Vessel ?
artery
This occurs when the valve in the heart is not closed properly, it is sticking
Valvular Incompetence
When the valve is narrowed
stenosis