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What is the medical term for blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes?
What is the medical term for blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes?
What is the medical term for a fast heart rate?
What is the medical term for a fast heart rate?
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
Which instrument is used to measure blood pressure?
Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure?
Which condition is characterized by high blood pressure?
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What is the medical term for difficulty in breathing?
What is the medical term for difficulty in breathing?
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What is the term for a device used to measure blood pressure?
What is the term for a device used to measure blood pressure?
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Which of the following is used to visualize the electrical activity of the heart?
Which of the following is used to visualize the electrical activity of the heart?
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Which instrument is used to listen to sounds within the body, especially the heart and lungs?
Which instrument is used to listen to sounds within the body, especially the heart and lungs?
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What is the medical term for the condition characterized by insufficient oxygen in the body's tissues?
What is the medical term for the condition characterized by insufficient oxygen in the body's tissues?
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What is the term used for a sudden, severe chest pain caused by a restriction in blood flow to the heart?
What is the term used for a sudden, severe chest pain caused by a restriction in blood flow to the heart?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Cyanosis refers to the blue discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to inadequate oxygen.
- Tachycardia is the medical term for a fast heart rate, typically defined as a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute.
Medical Instruments
- Sphygmomanometer is the instrument used to measure blood pressure, providing key readings in mmHg.
- An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) visualizes the electrical activity of the heart for diagnosing arrhythmias and other conditions.
- Stethoscope is the instrument used to listen to sounds within the body, particularly effective for heart and lung sounds.
Medical Conditions
- Hypertension is the condition characterized by high blood pressure, defined as persistent readings of 130/80 mmHg or higher.
- Dyspnea is the medical term for difficulty in breathing, often indicative of underlying respiratory or cardiac issues.
- Hypoxia refers to insufficient oxygen in the body’s tissues, potentially leading to organ dysfunction.
- Angina pectoris describes sudden, severe chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, often a sign of coronary artery disease.
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Test your knowledge of nursing practice, medical equipment, and terminology with this quiz. Identify and match the Arabic terms with their English counterparts. This quiz covers a range of essential items and terms used in medical settings.
