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| a central pulse located at the apex of the heart |
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| measurement of the apical and radial pulse simultaneously |
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| a complete absence of respirations |
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| an irregular heart rhythm |
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| the measure of the pressure exerted by the blood as it pulsates through the arteries |
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| a condition in which the elastic and muscular tissues of the arteries are replaced with fibrous tissue |
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| the temporary disappearance of sounds normally heard over the brachial artery when the sphygmomanometer cuff pressure is high, followed by the reappearance of sounds at a lower level |
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| Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) |
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| the rate of energy utilization in the body required to maintain essential activities such as breathing |
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| the balance between the heat produced by the body and the heat lost from the body |
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| abnormally slow pulse rate, less than 60 beats per minute |
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| abnormally slow respiratory rate, usually less than 10 respirations per minute |
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the amount of blood ejected by the heart with each ventricular reaction
(Stroke Volume x Heart Rate = Cardiac Output) |
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| the extent to which an individual's behavior coincides with medical or health advice |
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| the transfer of heat from one molecule to another in direct contact |
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| a state in which the body temperature fluctuates minimally but always remains above normal |
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| the dispersion of heat by air currents |
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| the temperature of the deep tissues of the body (e.g. abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity) When measured orally, the average body temperature of an adult is between 36.7°C and 37°C (98°F and 98.6°F) |
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| Costal (thoracic) Breathing |
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| movement of the chest upward and outward |
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| Diaphragmatic (abdominal) Breathing |
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| breathing that involves the contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm, as observed by the movement of the abdomen |
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| the pressure of the blood against the arterial walls when the ventricles of the heart are at rest |
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| a pulse with an irregular rhythm |
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| continuous vaporization of moisture from the respiratory tract, the mucosa of the mouth, and the skin |
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| (expiration) breathing out, or the movement of gases from the lungs to the atmosphere |
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| (exhalation) the outflow of air from the lungs to the atmosphere |
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| pertaining to a fever; feverish |
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| elevated body temperature |
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| a temperature that rises to fever level rapidly following a normal temperature and then returns to normal within a few hours |
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| the state a person is in when the amount of heat produced by the body exactly equals the amount of heat lost |
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| condition that is the result of excessive heat and dehydration |
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| life-threatening condition with body temperature greater than 106°F |
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| the proportion of red blood cells (erythrocytes)to the total blood volume |
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| an extremely high body temperature |
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| an abnormally high blood pressure; over 140 mmHg Systolic and/or 90 mmHg diastolic |
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| a body temperature above the usual range |
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| very deep, rapid respirations |
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| an abnormally low blood pressure; less than 100 mmHg systolic in an adult |
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| a core body temperature below the lower limit of normal |
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| very shallow respirations |
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| the intake of air into the lungs |
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| heat loss that occurs from evaporation (vaporization)of moisture from the respiratory tract, mucosa of the mouth, and the skin |
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| continuous and unnoticed water loss |
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| (Inhalation) the intake of air into the lungs |
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| a body temperature that alternates at regular intervals between periods of fever and periods of normal or subnormal temperatures |
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| the five phases of blood pressure sounds |
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| decrease in blood pressure related to positional or postural changes from lying to sitting or standing positions |
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| value is the percent of all hemoglobin binding sites that are occupied by oxygen; normal is 95% to 100%, below 70% is life-threatening |
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| a pulse located in the periphery of the body (e.g. foot, hand, or neck) |
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| Point of Maximal Pulse (PMI) |
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| the point where the apex of the heart touches the anterior chest wall and heart movements are most easily observed and palpated |
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| the wave of blood within an artery that is created by contraction of the left ventricle of the heart |
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| the difference between the apical pulse and the radial pulse |
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| a noninvasive device that measures the arterial blood oxygen saturation by means of a sensor attached to the finger or other location |
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| the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure |
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| the pattern of the beats and intervals between the beats |
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| the strength or amplitude of the pulse, the force of blood exerted with each heart beat |
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| a body temperature above the normal range; fever |
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| the transfer of heat from the surface of one object to the surface of another without contact between the two objects |
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| the occurrence of short febrile periods of a few days interspersed with periods of 1 to 2 days of normal temperature |
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| the occurance of a wide range of temperature fluctuations, more than 2°C(3.6°F) over a 24-hour period, all of which are above normal |
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| the act of breathing; includes the intake of oxygen and the output of carbon dioxide from the cells to the atmosphere |
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| Respiratory Quality or Character |
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| refers to those aspects of breathing that are different from normal, effortless breathing, includes the amount of effort exerted to breathe and the sounds produced by breathing |
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| refers to the regularity of the expirations and the inspirations |
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| attached by a tube to a blood pressure cuff; indicates the pressure of the air within the bladder of the cuff |
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| the temperature of tissue, the subcutaneous tissue, and fat |
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| the pressure of the blood against the arterial walls when the ventricles of the heart contract |
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| an abnormally rapid pulse rate; greater than 100 beats per minute |
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| abnormally fast respirations; usually more than 24 respirations per minute |
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| the volume of air that is normally inhaled and exhaled |
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| the movement of air in and out of the lungs; the process of inhalation and exhalation |
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| body temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and pain |
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