Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Listening with a stethoscope
A)aneurysm
B)auscultation
C)claudication
D)emboli
E)essential hypertension
F)petechiae
G)secondary hypertension
H)vegetations

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Listening with a stethoscope
A)aneurysm
B)auscultation
C)claudication
D)emboli
E)essential hypertension
F)petechiae
G)secondary hypertension
H)vegetations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Auscultation is the act of listening to sounds within the body, often with a stethoscope.

Answer: A
 Aneurysm is a weak, bulging spot on the wall of an artery that can rupture and cause a serious health threat.

Answer: C
 Claudication is a pain, cramp, or tiredness in the legs that occurs during exercise and goes away with rest.

Answer: D
 Emboli are blood clots (or other foreign material) that travel through the bloodstream and can cause blockages in blood vessels.

Answer: E
 Essential hypertension is high blood pressure with no identifiable cause.

Answer: F
 Petechiae are small red or purple spots on the skin that are caused by bleeding under the skin.

Answer: G
 Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that is caused by an underlying condition, such as kidney disease or medication.

Answer: H
 Vegetations are abnormal growths (often caused by infection) that form on heart valves.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings