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MCRT- Pt Assessment Test

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pulsus paradoxus
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2.
hematemesis
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angina pectoris
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thrills
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diaphoresis
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wheezes
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cyanosis
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pedal edema
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febrile
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jugular venous distention
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orthodeoxia
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pulsus alternans
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subcutaneous emphysema
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adventitious lung sounds (ALS)
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bronchophony
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hypertension
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pneumothorax
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hypotension
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stridor
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hypothermia
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to have a fever.
B.
abnormal decrease in pulse pressure with each inspiratory effort.
C.
secretion of sweat, especially the profuse secretion associated with an elevated body temperature, physical exertion, exposure to heat, and mental or emotional stress.
D.
fine palpable vibration felt accompanying a cardiac or vascular murmur.
E.
abnormal distention of the jugular veins; most often due to heart failure.
F.
presence of air or gas in the pleural space of the thorax; if this air or gas is trapped under pressure, a tension pneumothorax exists.
G.
alternating between strong and weak heart beats.
H.
abnormal bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes.
I.
Lower than normal body temperature.
J.
abnormal voice sounds heard over lung consolidation.
K.
high-pitched, continuous type of adventitious lung sound heard from the upper airway.
L.
Persistently high arterial blood pressure.
M.
abnormal condition in which the blood pressure is not adequate for normal perfusion and oxygenation of the tissues.
N.
paroxysmal attack of severe chest pain associated with coronary insufficiency; commonly radiates from the heart to the shoulders and arms.
O.
high pitched, continuous type of adventitious lung sound.
P.
accumulation of air in the subcutaneous tissues (under the skin) due to leakage from the lung.
Q.
vomiting blood.
R.
abnormal lung sounds superimposed on the basic underlying breath sounds.
S.
decrease in PaO2 due to changes in position.
T.
swelling of the ankles usually due to heart failure.
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abnormal elevation of body temperature due to disease.
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abnormal heart sound that resembles the gallop of a horse caused by addition of an S3 and/or S4; most often indicates heart failure.
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difference between systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure.
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bulbous swelling of the terminal phalanges of the fingers and toes, often associated with certain lung disease.
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abnormally elevated heart rate.
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foul smelling.
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temporary unconsciousness; fainting.
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abnormal elevation of breathing rate.
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abnormal decrease in breathing rate.
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abnormal breathing pattern seen as a sinking inward motion of the abdomen with each inspiratory effort; a sign of diaphragm fatigue.

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