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oxygen deficiency; a reduction of oxygen in the tissues can lead to deep respirations, cyanosis, increased pulse rate, and impairment of coordination
anoxia
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temporary cessation of breathing; absence of spontaneous respirations
apnea
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listening for sounds produced within the body; may be performed directly or within the stethoscpope
auscultation
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unusually slow heartbeat evidenced by slowing of the pulse rate
bradycardia
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the temperature of the deep tissues of the body; remains relatively constant; contratsts with body surface temperature, which rises and falls in response to environment
core temperature
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the phase of the cardiac cycle in which the heart relaxes between contractions and the two ventricles are dilated by the blood flowing into them; diastolic pressure is the lowest blood pressure
diastole
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pertaining to or occurring during the daytime or period of light
diurnal
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systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or greater and diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or greater
hypertension
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higher than normal body temperature
hyperthermia
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lower than normal body temperature
hypothermia
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the sounds heard during the determination of blood pressure; sounds originating with the blood passing through the vessel or produced by vibratory motion of the arterial wall
korotkoff sounds
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normal tension or tone; of or pertaining to having normal blood pressure
normotensive
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the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure; normally 40mmHg
pulse pressure
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an abnormal elevation of the body temperature above 37*C (98.6*F)
pyrexia
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instrument used to hear and amplify the sounds produced by the heart, lungs, and other internal organs
stethoscope
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the contraction, or period of contraction, of the heart, especially the ventricles, during which blood is forced into the aorta and the pulmonary artery; systolic pressure is the highest, or greatest, pressure
systole
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unusually fast heartbeat; at a rate greater than 100 beats per minute
tachycardia
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