Chapter 13- Vital Signs

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Across
  1. 5. instrument used to hear sounds in the body, such as heart beat.
  2. 9. slow heart rate, under 60 beats per minute.
  3. 11. the process of inhaling air into the lungs
  4. 13. mouth
  5. 14. the pulse located on the inside of the wrist.
Down
  1. 1. body temperature drops below level required for normal functioning.
  2. 2. shortness of breath when lying down that is relieved by sitting up.
  3. 3. the pulse on the left side of the chest, just below the nipple.
  4. 4. very deep, rapid breathing that is associated with diabetic ketoacidosis and kidney failure
  5. 6. normal respirations
  6. 7. the process of exhaling air out of the lungs.
  7. 8. rapid heart rate, over 100 beats per minute.
  8. 9. the medical abbreviation for beats per minute.
  9. 10. armpit
  10. 12. the pulse located inside the elbow