Question

Fill in the Blank: Complete the following sentences with the words in the textbox below. Each
question is worth 1 point.
Afebrile Axillary Febrile Sphygmomanometer
Apnea Bradypnea Hyperventilation Stethoscope
Aural Dyspnea Hypoventilation Systole
1. Patients with difficult or labored breathing are said to have.
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2. Another name for a blood pressure cuff.
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3. Excessively rapid and deep respirations are known as
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4. Taking a patient’s temperature in the armpit is also known as
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5. Another term for a patient running a fever is.

Answer 1

1. Patients with difficult or labored breathing are said to have **dyspnea**.
2. Another name for a blood pressure cuff is a **sphygmomanometer**.
3. Excessively rapid and deep respirations are known as **hyperventilation**.
4. Taking a patient’s temperature in the armpit is also known as **axillary**.
5. Another term for a patient running a fever is **febrile**.