Terms Flashcards
0
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Bradycardia
A
Decrease HR
Below 60
1
Q
Tachycardia
A
Increase in HR
Above 100
2
Q
Pulse deficiet
A
Difference between apical/radial pulse
1 full minute each
3
Q
Hyperventilation
A
Shallow, short breaths
Happens from anxiety, obesity, and fear
4
Q
Dyspnea
A
Difficulty breathing
5
Q
Cyanosis
A
Bluish tint to skin
6
Q
Apnea
A
No breathing
7
Q
Cheyenne strokes
A
Alternating apnea with dyspnea
8
Q
Hypertension
A
Increase in blood pressure
9
Q
Hypotension
A
Decrease in blood pressure
10
Q
Ecchymosis
A
Bruise
11
Q
Hematoma
A
Swelling under skin
12
Q
Melanoma
A
Fasted growing cancer in women
13
Q
Decubiti
A
Bed sores
Pressure ulcers
14
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Sheering
A
Ripping of skin
Top layer rips off
Raise feet while raising HOB
