An abnormality or irregularity in the heart rhythm is called:

What describes thickening, decreased elasticity, and calcification of arterial walls?

A pulse that feels full due to increased cardiac contraction or blood volume is called:

What term refers to a slow heartbeat (below 60 bpm)?

Respirations that are regular but slower than normal are known as:

What is the waxy secretion in the ear canal called?

COPD stands for:

Difficult or painful breathing is termed:

Elevated blood pressure of unknown cause is:

What term pertains to an elevated body temperature?

The body’s internal adaptation to maintain balance is called:

An increase in the depth of breathing is called:

High blood pressure is known as:

Abnormally prolonged and deep breathing due to anxiety or emotion is:

Blood pressure below 90/50 mm Hg is defined as:

A pulse in which beats are occasionally skipped is called:

A condition in which one must sit or stand to breathe comfortably is called:

A temporary fall in blood pressure when changing position quickly is:

Inflammation or infection of the outer ear canal is called:

What term describes an area outside of or away from an organ?

When the radial pulse is less than the apical pulse, this is:

The difference between systolic and diastolic pressures is called:

The term for fever or febrile condition is:

Abnormal crackling breath sounds during inspiration are:

Rumbling breath sounds during expiration caused by mucus or spasms are called:

Elevated blood pressure from a known cause (like kidney disease) is:

Irregular heartbeat from the sinoatrial node is:

The device that measures inhaled and exhaled air is called:

Strenuous respiratory effort with a snoring sound is described as:

A brief lapse in consciousness is called:

A rapid heart rate over 100 bpm is:

Rapid, shallow respirations are called:

A scarcely perceptible pulse is described as:

A high-pitched sound on expiration due to narrowed airways is: