Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Small, pinpoint hemorrhages
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.

-Small, pinpoint hemorrhages
A)aneurysm
B)auscultation
C)claudication
D)emboli
E)essential hypertension
F)petechiae
G)secondary hypertension
H)vegetations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Petechiae are small, pinpoint hemorrhages often seen on the skin, mucous membranes, and serosal surfaces.

Answer: A
 Aneurysm is a localized dilation or ballooning of a vessel wall.

Answer: B
 Auscultation is listening to sounds within the body, usually with a stethoscope.

Answer: C
 Claudication is a condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries.

Answer: D
 Emboli are foreign substances, such as blood clots, air bubbles, or fat droplets, that travel in the bloodstream and lodge in a vessel, causing blockage.

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

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

Answer: H
 Vegetations are abnormal growths on the heart valves, typically caused by infection.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings