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significant decrease in blood pressure that results when a person moves from a lying or sitting position
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orthostatic hypotension
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tachypnea
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resp. rate > 24 beats per minute
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the lower BP measurement which reflects the pressure consistently exerted within the arterial system during the period of ventricular RELAXATION
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diastolic pressure
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the higher BP measurement; reflects pressure within the arterial system during the period of ventricular CONTRACTION
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systolic pressure
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the difference between apical pulse rate and peripheral pulse rate that results in a lack of peripheral perfusion
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pulse deficit
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difficulty breathing while lying down
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orthopnea
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the force exerted by blood against the vessel walls
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blood pressure
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the difference between systolic pressure and diastolic pressure
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pulse pressure
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exchange of gases between the atmosphere and the lungs
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external respiration
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breathing characterized by periods of apnea alternating with periods of dyspnea
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Chenye-Stokes respirations
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flexion of the foot and toes TOWARD the SOLE
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plantar flexion
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_____ muscle contractions cause a change in muscle length (walking, aerobics, etc)
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isotonic
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_____ or _____ exercises involve tightening or tensing of muscles without moving body parts; they increase muscle tension but do not change the length of muscle fibers
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isometric static
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