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NURSING 238 EXAM 2 VOCAB QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

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varicosity


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an abnormal condition usually of a vein characterized by swelling and
tortuosity




Consolidation

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the processing of becoming solid, as when the lungs become firm and
inelastic in pneumonia




Bradycardia


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abnormally slow heartbeat




precordium


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the part of the front of the chest wall that overlays the heart and the
epigastrium




thrombophlebitis


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inflammation of a vein associated with a clot formation




Dyspnea

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a distressful subjective sensation of uncomfortable breathing that may be
caused by many disorders, including certain heart and respiratory
conditions, strenuous exercise, or anxiety.




ischemia


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decreased supply of oxygenated blood to a body part or organ




diastole


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a period (between contractions) of atria or the ventricles during which
blood enters the relaxed chambers from the systemic circulation and the
lungs. Ventricular diastole begins with the onset of the second heart sound
and ends with the first heart sound.




Jugular Venous Distention


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blood pressure in the jugular vein, which reflects the volume and pressure
of venous blood. Sign of CHF.

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