Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-High blood pressure due to kidney disease
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.

-High blood pressure due to kidney disease
A)aneurysm
B)auscultation
C)claudication
D)emboli
E)essential hypertension
F)petechiae
G)secondary hypertension
H)vegetations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure caused by another underlying condition, such as kidney disease.

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

Answer: B
 Auscultation is the act of listening to the sounds of the body, such as with a stethoscope during a physical exam.

Answer: A
 Aneurysm is a bulge in a blood vessel that can potentially burst and cause life-threatening bleeding.

Answer: F
 Petechiae are small, pinpoint-sized red or purple spots on the skin due to bleeding under the surface.

Answer: C
 Claudication is pain or cramping in the legs during exercise, caused by poor blood flow.

Answer: H
 Vegetations are clumps of bacteria and debris that can form on heart valves, potentially causing damage.

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

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings