Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Pain, tension, and weakness in a limb after walking has begun
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.

-Pain, tension, and weakness in a limb after walking has begun
A)aneurysm
B)auscultation
C)claudication
D)emboli
E)essential hypertension
F)petechiae
G)secondary hypertension
H)vegetations

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Claudication is defined as pain, tension, and weakness in a limb after walking has begun.

Answer: H
 Vegetations are abnormal growths or deposits on valves.

Answer: A
 An aneurysm is a bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel.

Answer: D
 Emboli are blood clots, air bubbles, or other particles that are carried in the bloodstream and can block blood vessels.

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

Answer: G
 Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure that has a specific underlying cause, such as kidney disease or a hormonal disorder.

Answer: B
 Auscultation is the process of listening to the sounds of the body, often with a stethoscope.

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

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings