NU 129 Chapter 21 Test With Complete Solution

NU 129 Chapter 21 Test With
Complete Solution

Vital signs - ANSWER temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, and
pain level, plus oxygen saturation level




metabolism - ANSWER cellular chemical reactions in the body




fever - ANSWER elevated temperature




pyrogens - ANSWER agents that cause fever




basal metabolic rate - ANSWER is the rate at which heat is produced when
the body is at rest




diaphoresis - ANSWER excessive sweat production




hypoxia - ANSWER state of insufficient oxygen




cerebral hypoxia - ANSWER insufficient oxygen to the brain

, stroke volume - ANSWER is the volume of blood pushed into the aorta with
each heartbeat




cardiac output - ANSWER is the amount of blood pumped by the left
ventricle in one minute




respiration - ANSWER is the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the
lungs and tissues and is initiated by the act of breathing




systolic pressure - ANSWER the maximum pressure exerted on the artery
during left ventricular contraction




systole




diastolic pressure - ANSWER the lower pressure exerted on the artery when
the heart is at rest between contractions




diastole




over-hydration - ANSWER excess fluid volume