Vital Signs Med terms

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What is Pulse Deficit?

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Pulse Deficit is when the heart beats faster than the palpable pulse felt at distal and apical pulses.

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Define Apnea.

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Apnea is a disorder that causes you to stop breathing briefly.

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What is Hypotension?

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Hypotension is low blood pressure that occurs when blood pressure is much lower than normal.

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What does Arrhythmia refer to?

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Arrhythmia refers to a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.

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What is Dyspnea?

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Dyspnea is a sensation of running out of air and not being able to breathe fast enough or deeply enough.

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What are vital signs?

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Vital signs are measurements of the body's most basic functions, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and temperature.

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How is heart rate measured?

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Heart rate is measured by counting the number of beats per minute (bpm) of the heart.

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What is the normal range for adult blood pressure?

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The normal range for adult blood pressure is typically around 120/80 mmHg.

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What are the common causes of Hypotension?

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Common causes of Hypotension include dehydration, blood loss, certain medications, and severe infections.

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What are the symptoms of Arrhythmia?

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Symptoms of Arrhythmia may include palpitations, dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain.