Unit 2

Question 1

Hypothermia

Answer 1

Heat loss that causes low body temp

Question 2

Respirations

Answer 2

Measurement of ventilation

Question 3

Pulse Deficit

Answer 3

Difference between apical and radial pulse rates

Question 4

Hyperthermia

Answer 4

High body temperature

Question 5

Dysrhythmia

Answer 5

Irregular pattern of heart rates

Question 6

Afebrile

Answer 6

Without fever

Question 7

Bradycardia

Answer 7

Pulse below 60 beats/min (Adult)

Question 8

Pulse

Answer 8

Throbbing sensation felt over a peripheral artery

Question 9

Pyrexia

Answer 9

Increase/above normal body temp

Question 10

Tachycardia

Answer 10

High pulse rate. 100-180 in adults.

Question 11

Korotkoff Sounds

Answer 11

Series of sounds heard while taking BP

Question 12

Eupnea

Answer 12

Normal unlabored breathing

Question 13

Orthostatic Hypotension

Answer 13

Decrease in systolic pressure >/= 20 mm Hg or diastolic Bp of >/= 10 mm Hg within 3 mins of standing when compared with BP from sitting or lying.

Question 14

Blood Pressure

Answer 14

Force of moving blood against arterial walls.

Question 15

Hypotension

Answer 15

Below normal BP

Question 16

Tachypnea

Answer 16

Increased respiratory rate

Question 17

Pulse Pressure

Answer 17

Difference between systolic and diastolic pressure

Question 18

Hyperventilation

Answer 18

Increase in CO2 and decrease in O2 in the blood that increases rate and depth of RR

Question 19

Hypertension

Answer 19

BP above normal for a sustained period.

Question 20

Bradypnea

Answer 20

Decrease in respiratory rate

Question 21

Diastolic Pressure

Answer 21

Lowest pressure against arterial walls

Question 22

Apnea

Answer 22

Periods of no breathing

Question 23

Orthopnea

Answer 23

Breathing better in an upright position

Question 24

Systolic Pressure

Answer 24

Highest pressure against arterial walls.
Created during ventricular contraction.

Question 25

Dyspnea

Answer 25

Difficult/labored breathing

Question 26

Inspection

Answer 26

Performing deliberate and purposeful observations in a systematic manner.

Question 27

Erythmia

Answer 27

Redness of skin

Question 28

Auscultation

Answer 28

Listening with a stethoscope to a sound produced inside the body

Question 29

Edema

Answer 29

Excessive fluid in tissues

Question 30

Palpation

Answer 30

Using sense of touch

Question 31

Turgor

Answer 31

Fullness or elasticity of the skin

Question 32

Diaphoresis

Answer 32

Excessive amount of perspiration, entire skin is moist.

Question 33

Percussion

Answer 33

Striking one object against another to produce a sound

Question 34

Petechiae

Answer 34

Small hemorrhagic spots caused by capillary bleeding

Question 35

Cyanosis

Answer 35

Bluish/Grayish discoloration of the skin caused by inadequate oxygenation.

Question 36

Ecchymosis

Answer 36

Collection of blood in subcutaneous tissue causing purplish discoloration

Question 37

Pallor

Answer 37

Paleness of the skin

Question 38

Jaundice

Answer 38

Yellow door of skin resulting from elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood

Question 39

What are the 5 rights of delegation?

Answer 39

Right Task Right Circumstance Right Person Right Direction/Communication Right supervision and Evaluation