Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Nursing Care

MATCHING EXERCISES

Match the following definitions related to pulse in

Part B with the appropriate term listed in Part A.

PART A

a.Pulse

b.Pulse rate

c.Tachycardia

d.Palpitation

e.Bradycardia

f.Pulse rhythm

g.Pulse amplitude

h.Arrhythmia

i.Stroke volume

j.Cardiac output

k.Ventricular contraction

l.Pulse deficit

PART B

1. Number of pulsations felt in a minute


2. Quantity of blood forced out of the left
   ventricle with each contraction


3. Person is aware of own heartbeat
   without having to feel for it


4. Quality of the pulse in terms of fullness;
   reflects strength of left ventricular
   contraction


5. Light tap caused by expansion of the
   aorta sending a wave through the walls
   of the arterial system


6. Irregular pattern of heartbeats


7. Heart rate below 60 beats/minute in an
   adult


8. The amount of blood pumped per minute


9. A rapid heart rate


10. The pattern of pulsations and pauses
    between them


11. The difference between the apical and
    radial pulse rates
    Match the term in Part A with the correct
    definition in Part B.
    PART A
    a.Inspiration
    b.Expiration

c.Apnea

d.Dyspnea

e.Orthopnea

f.Internal respiration

g.External respiration

h.Eupnea

i.Tachypnea

j.Pulmonary ventilation

k.Bradypnea

PART B

12. A fast respiratory rate


13. The exchange of oxygen and carbon
    dioxide between the alveoli of the lungs
    and the circulating blood


14. Difficult or labored breathing


15. The act of breathing in


16. The exchange of oxygen and carbon
    dioxide between the circulating blood
    and tissue cells


17. Movement of air in and out of the
    lungs


18. Normal respirations with equal rate and
    depth


19. Being able to breathe more easily in an
    upright position


20. Periods during which there is no
    breathing


21. Slow breathing
    Match the definitions of body temperatures and
    variations in Part B with the appropriate term
    listed in Part A.
    PART A
    a.Pyrexia
    b.Febrile
    c.Afebrile
    d.Hyperpyrexia
    e.Hypothermia
    f.Hyperthermia
    g.Ineffective thermoregulation
    PART B


22. Body temperature below limit of
    normal

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