Question

matching: match the key term to the correct definition.

1. _____ pulse taken with a stethoscope
2. _____ slow respiratory rate below 10 respirations per minute
3. _____ abnormal breathing ;periods of dyspnea followed by periods of apnea
4. _____ force exerted by the blood against the arterial walls when the heart contracts or relaxes
5. _____ low blood pressure
6. _____ severe dyspnea in which breathing is very difficult in any position other than sitting erect or standing
7. _____ difficult breathing with a high pitched whistling
8. _____ rapid, shallow respiratory rate above 25 respirations per minute
9. _____ heart is contracting and pushing blood into arteries
10. _____ instrument used to listen to internal body sounds
11. _____ refers to the strength
12. _____ pulse rate greater than 100
13. _____ measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat gained
14. _____ bubbling or noisy sounds
15. _____ breathing rate; one inhalation and one exhalation
16. _____ condition in which radial pulse doesnt match apical pulse
17. _____ refers to the regularity of the pulse or spacing of beats
18. _____ difference between systolic and diastolic pressure
19. _____ instrument used to measure blood pressure in mm hg
20. _____ temperature taken in rectum
21. _____ refers to number/ minute
22. _____ refers to the depth and quality of respirations
23. _____ difficulty or labored breathing
24. _____ pulse rate less than 60
25. _____ absence of respirations
26. _____ temperature taken under the arm
27. _____ constant pressure in the walls of the arteries when the left ventricle of heart is at rest
28. _____ elevated body temp
29. _____ temperature taken in the ear
30. _____ thermometer with mercury
31. _____ dusky, bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and or nail beds as a result of decreased oxygenation
32. _____ constant state of balance
33. _____ temperature taken in the mouth
34. _____ pressure of the blood felt against the wall of an artery as the heart contracts, and relaxes

Answer:

To solve this matching problem, we need to recall the definitions of common medical terms related to vital signs (pulse, respiration, blood pressure, temperature) and related conditions/instruments. Here are the key term - definition matches:

1. pulse taken with a stethoscope

This is the apical pulse. The apical pulse is measured over the apex of the heart using a stethoscope.

2. slow respiratory rate below 10 respirations per minute

This is bradypnea. "Brady - " means slow, and "pnea" refers to breathing.

3. abnormal breathing; periods of dyspnea followed by periods of apnea

This is Cheyne - Stokes respiration. It is characterized by cycles of increasing then decreasing breathing, followed by apnea.

4. force exerted by the blood against the arterial walls when the heart contracts or relaxes

This is blood pressure. Blood pressure is the pressure of blood on arterial walls during both systole (contraction) and diastole (relaxation).

5. low blood pressure

This is hypotension. "Hypo - " means low, and "tension" here refers to pressure (blood pressure in this case).

6. severe dyspnea in which breathing is very difficult in any position other than sitting erect or standing

This is orthopnea. "Ortho - " relates to position, and it means difficulty breathing unless in an upright position.

7. difficult breathing with a high - pitched whistling

This is wheezing. Wheezing is a high - pitched whistling sound during breathing, often due to narrowed airways.

8. rapid, shallow respiratory rate above 25 respirations per minute

This is tachypnea. "Tachy - " means fast, and "pnea" is breathing.

9. heart is contracting and pushing blood into arteries

This is systole. Systole is the phase of the cardiac cycle when the heart contracts.

10. instrument used to listen to internal body sounds

This is a stethoscope. A stethoscope is the primary instrument for listening to internal body sounds like heart and lung sounds.

11. refers to the strength

This is the volume (of the pulse). The volume of a pulse refers to its strength.

12. pulse rate greater than 100

This is tachycardia. "Tachy - " (fast) + "cardia" (heart) means a fast heart rate (pulse rate).

13. measurement of the balance between heat lost and heat gained

This is body temperature regulation or more specifically, the concept of thermoregulation. But in the context of vital signs, it's related to how the body maintains its temperature by balancing heat gain and loss.

14. bubbling or noisy sounds

This is rales (or crackles). Rales are abnormal breath sounds that can be bubbling or crackling.

15. breathing rate; one inhalation and one exhalation

This is a respiration (the act of breathing, and the rate is respirations per minute).

16. condition in which radial pulse doesn't match apical pulse

This is pulse deficit. Pulse deficit occurs when the radial pulse rate is less than the apical pulse rate, indicating a problem with the heart's ability to pump blood effectively to the periphery.

17. refers to the regularity of the pulse or spacing of beats

This is the rhythm (of the pulse). Pulse rhythm describes how regular the pulse beats are.

18. difference between systolic and diastolic pressure

This is the pulse pressure. Pulse pressure = systolic blood pressure - diastolic blood pressure.

19. instrument used to measure blood pressure in mm Hg

This is a sphygmomanometer. A sphygmomanometer is the device used to measure blood pressure, with the unit of measurement being millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

20. temperature taken in rectum

This is rectal temperature. Rectal temperature is one of the sites for measuring body temperature, and it is generally considered to be a more accurate measure of core body temperature.

21. refers to number/ minute

This is the rate (e.g., pulse rate, respiratory rate). Rate is a measure of how many times an event (like a pulse beat or a respiration) occurs per minute.

22. refers to the depth and quality of respirations

This is the character (of respirations). Respiratory character includes aspects like how deep or shallow the breaths are and their overall quality.

23. difficulty or labored breathing

This is dyspnea. Dyspnea is the medical term for shortness of breath or difficult breathing.

24. pulse rate less than 60

This is bradycardia. "Brady - " (slow) + "cardia" (heart) means a slow heart rate (pulse rate less than 60 beats per minute).

25. absence of respirations

This is apnea. Apnea is the temporary cessation of breathing.

26. temperature taken under the arm

This is axillary temperature. Axillary temperature is measured in the armpit (axilla).

27. constant pressure in the walls of the arteries when the left ventricle of heart is at rest

This is diastolic pressure. Diastolic pressure is the blood pressure in the arteries when the heart is in diastole (relaxed).

28. elevated body temp

This is fever (or hyperthermia). Fever is an elevation in body temperature, often due to an immune response to infection or other causes.

29. temperature taken in the ear

This is tympanic temperature. Tympanic temperature is measured in the ear canal, using the tympanic membrane (eardrum) as a site for temperature measurement.

30. thermometer with mercury

This is a mercury - in - glass thermometer. These thermometers use mercury to measure temperature, although they are less commonly used now due to mercury's toxicity.

31. dusky, bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and or nail beds as a result of decreased oxygenation

This is cyanosis. Cyanosis occurs when there is not enough oxygen in the blood, leading to a blue - gray color in the skin and mucous membranes.

32. constant state of balance

This is homeostasis. Homeostasis is the body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment, including stable vital signs.

33. temperature taken in the mouth

This is oral temperature. Oral temperature is measured in the mouth, under the tongue.

34. pressure of the blood felt against the wall of an artery as the heart contracts, and relaxes

This is pulse. The pulse is the palpable pressure wave in the arteries caused by the heart's contraction and relaxation.

If we were to present the answers in a more concise matching format (assuming the key terms are on one side and definitions on the other, and we need to match the number to the term):

1. Apical Pulse
2. Bradypnea
3. Cheyne - Stokes Respiration
4. Blood Pressure
5. Hypotension
6. Orthopnea
7. Wheezing
8. Tachypnea
9. Systole
10. Stethoscope
11. Volume (of Pulse)
12. Tachycardia
13. Thermoregulation (or Body Temperature Balance)
14. Rales (Crackles)
15. Respiration (Rate)
16. Pulse Deficit
17. Rhythm (of Pulse)
18. Pulse Pressure
19. Sphygmomanometer
20. Rectal Temperature
21. Rate (Pulse/Respiratory)
22. Character (of Respirations)
23. Dyspnea
24. Bradycardia
25. Apnea
26. Axillary Temperature
27. Diastolic Pressure
28. Fever (Hyperthermia)
29. Tympanic Temperature
30. Mercury - in - Glass Thermometer
31. Cyanosis
32. Homeostasis
33. Oral Temperature
34. Pulse