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| The process of the heart distributing and transporting blood throughout the body. |
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| Point of Maximal Impulse (PMI) |
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| Where the apex of the heart is closest to the chest wall. |
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| Sound heard when AV valves closes. |
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| Sound heard when Semi-lunar valves close. |
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| A pulse located away from the heart, i.e. the foot or wrist. |
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| Maximum pressure of the blood as the heart contracts. |
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| Maximum pressure of the blood as the heart relaxes. |
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| Decreased oxygen levels in the blood. |
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| An excessively fast HR of over 100 bpm. |
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| Abnormally slow HR of under 60 bpm. |
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| Low blood pressure, a systolic blood pressure of less than 85 mmHg. |
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| A blood pressure that falls when the client sits or stands. |
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| High blood pressure characterized by a BP reading of 140/90 and higher |
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