Vital Signs
What are the four main vital signs?
Heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature
What condition is commonly known as high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What does "tachycardia" mean?
Fast heart rate
What tool is used to listen to heart and lung sounds?
Stethoscope
A patient has a cough and fever. What organ system is most likely involved?
Respiratory system
What is considered a normal adult blood pressure?
120/80mmHg
What disease is caused by high blood sugar levels?
Diabetes Mellitus
What does "dyspnea" mean?
difficulty breathing
What test measures electrical activity of the heart?
Electrocardiogram or EKG
A patient with chest pain and shortness of breath might be evaluated for what emergency condition?
Heart attack
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
Oxygen saturation in the blood
What organ is primary affected in asthma?
Lungs
What does "edema" refer to?
Swelling caused by fluid buildup
What imaging technique uses X-rays to view bones and lungs?
Chest X-ray
A patient with fatigue, pale skin, and low hemoglobin likely has what condition?
Anemia
What condition is defined by a body temperature above 100.4F?
Fever
What condition involves chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart?
Angina
What does "hematology" study?
Blood and blood disorders
What blood test is used to check for infection or anemia?
Complete blood count
A patient with high blood sugar and frequent urination may be showing signs of what disease?
Diabetes mellitus
What is the medical term for a dangerously low blood pressure?
Hypotension
What autoimmune disease causes joint pain and stiffness especially in the morning?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What does "idiopathic" mean in a diagnosis?
Cause is unknown
What test evaluates kidney function by measuring creatinine and BUN?
Basic Metabolic Panel
A patient with swollen legs, shortness of breath, and a history of heart disease may be showing signs of what condition?
Congestive Heart Failure