Health Science Theory Quiz #5

Vocabulary

Acrocyanosis

Bluish discoloration of the digits

Anemia

Disease caused by lack of blood or insufficient number of red blood cells.(erythrocytes)

Ascites

Abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, may cause abdominal swelling.

Perfusion

Passage of fluid through a specific organ or area of the body.

Hyperventilate

Rapid excessive breathing.

Antipyrtic

Agent that relieves fever.

Coarctation

Narrowing of a vessel.

Ventilator

Machine that produces or assists with breathing

Infarction

Area of tissue necrosis caused by loss of oxygen because of obstruction to circulation to the area.

Myocardial Infarction

Tissue necrosis of heart muscle

Vertigo

Sensation of dizziness

Anticoagulant

Substance that prevents clotting of blood

Cyanosis

Bluish discoloration of the skin, nail beds, and/or lips due to insufficient amount of oxygen in the blood.

Pyrexia

Fever.

Arrhythmia

Irregular or abnormal rhythm, usually referring to heart rhythm.

Fever

Elevated body temperature, usually above 101 degrees Fahrenheit Rectally.

Temporal Pulse Point

Pulse felt on the forehead.

Bounding Pulse

Pulse that feels very strong when palpated.

Hypoxemia

Low amount of oxygen in the blood

Hypochondria

Belief in an imaginary illness.