Diseases/conditions
another term for a "myocardial infarction"
heart attack
brings blood to the heart
what are veins?
this range describes the normal blood pressure levels
120/80 mm Hg
what does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
the medical term for inflammation of the appendix.
appendicitis
what does is mean to have hypertension?
your blood pressure is above normal range
the largest artery in the body
what is the aorta?
the blood vessel that is utilized in blood donation
what does CVD stand for?
Cardiovascular disease
this structure protects the heart and lungs
what is the rib cage?
abnormal heart rhythm
what is arrythmia?
how many chambers does the heart have?
4; 2 valves and 2 ventricles
what does it mean to be tachycardic?
they have an abnormally fast heart rhythm
what does PPE stand for?
personal protective equipment
where is your patella bone located?
kneecap
what does it mean when a patient is anemic?
they do not have enough healthy red blood cells in their body
name one valve of the heart
tricuspid, pulmonary, aortic, or mitral
this instrument is used to listen to the heartbeat
what is a stethoscope?
what does CAD stand for?
coronary artery disease
syncope is the medical condition for what condition?
fainting
what is one definitive sign of a stroke?
Face drooping on one side, arm weakness, or difficulty speaking.
name two places where you can feel your pulse
1. Carotid (neck) 2. Radial (wrist) 3. brachial (arm) 4. popliteal (back of knee) 5. temporal (side of head)
the heart pumps blood to the lungs to supply what to the rest of the body?
oxygen
what does CHF stand for?
congestive heart failure
this organ is responsible for producing insulin
what is the pancreas