Medical Terminology
What does tachy- mean?
Fast
Why is monitoring vital signs important in healthcare?
Vital signs provide critical information about a person's overall health and can help identify potential health problems early.
What is the term for the blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart?
Artery
Heart failure is when the heart cannot pump blood effectively, leading to reduced circulation and oxygen delivery to body tissues.
What is hypertension?
Hypertension is high blood pressure, typically defined as consistently having blood pressure over 130/80 mmHg.
What does -emia mean?
Blood
What is the normal range for a resting heart rate in adults?
60-100 beats per minute
What is the term for the blood vessels that carry blood to the heart?
Vein
What is atherosclerosis?
plaque buildup in arteries, narrowing and hardening them, which reduces blood flow.
How does exercise affect heart rate?
It increases heart rate.
What does peri- mean?
Around, surrounding
Which number is the systolic number when looking at a blood pressure?
the top one
Describe where the atrium are located.
Superior to the ventricles
Name three symptoms of a stroke.
Face drooping, slurred speech, inability to move one side, numbness/weakness, confusion
What does stenosis mean?
Narrowing
What does phleb- mean?
Vein
What is the medical term for low blood pressure?
Hypotension
How many chambers does the heart have?
4
What is an arrhythmia?
Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat, which can be too fast, too slow, or erratic.
What is the purpose of the heart’s sinoatrial (SA) node?
It is the heart's natural pacemaker.
What does -ectasis mean?
Dilation
How does the respiratory rate differ from the heart rate?
Respiratory rate is the number of breaths per minute, while heart rate is the number of heartbeats per minute.
Describe the function of the valves in the heart.
Heart valves regulate blood flow through the heart by ensuring it moves in the right direction, preventing backflow.
What is the medical name for a heart attack?
Myocardial Infarction
What is the name of the main vessel through which oxygen-rich blood travels from the heart to the rest of the body?
The aorta