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49 Cards in this Set
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Aerobic Metabolism
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metabolism that can proceed only in the presence of oxygen
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Anaerobic Metabolism
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the metabolism that take place in the absence of oxygen the principal product is lactic acid
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Auscultate
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listening to the internal sounds of the body, usually using a stethoscope
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BiPAP
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continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mode used during noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
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Bradycardia
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a slow heart rate of less than 60 beats/min
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BSI/PPE
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body substance isolation/ proper protective equipment
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Chief Complain
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the reason a patient called for help: also the patients response to the questions such as "whats wrong" or "what happened"
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Coagulate
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to form a clot ot plug an opening in an injured blood vessel and stop bleeding
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Conjunctiva
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the delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the eye
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Contraindication
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conditions that make a particular medication or treatment inappropriate, for example, a condition in which a medication should not be given because it would not help or may actually harm a patient.
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Constrict
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when high levels of light are introduced the puplis constrict allowing less light to enter
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CPAP
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a method of ventilaton used primarily in the treatment of critically ill patients whit respiratory distress; can prevent the need for endotracheal intubation
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Creptis
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the grating or grinding sensation caused by fractured bone ends or joins rubbing together; also air bubbles under the skin that produce a crackling sound or crinkly feeling
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Cricoid pressure (sellick maneuver)
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placing the thumb and index finger on either side of the cricoid cartilage (at the inferior border of the larynx) and pressing down.
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Cyanosis
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a bluish gray skin tone color that is caused by reduced level of oxygen in the blood
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DCAP-BTLS
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a mnemonic for assessment in which each area of the body is evaluated for : Deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures/ penetrations, burns, tenderness, lacerations and swelling
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Diaphoretic
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characterized by profuse sweating
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Diastolic pressure
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the pressure that remains in the arteries during the relaxing phase of the hearts cycle (diastole) when the left ventricle is at rest
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Diffusion
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a process in which molecules move from an area of higher concentration an area of lower concentration
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Dilate
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when less light is available the eyes fully relax and dilate allowing more light to enter the eye
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Embolism
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obstruction in a blood vessel due to a blood clot or other foreign matter that gets stuck while traveling through the bloodstream
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Emphysema
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a disease of the lungs in which there is aextreme dilation and eventual destruction of the pulmonary alveoli with poor exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide; it is one form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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End Tidal CO2
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the amount of carbon dioxide present in the exhaled breath
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ETCO2
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end tidal CO2
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Expiration
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exhalation
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General impression
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the overall initial impression that determines the priority for pateint care; based on sthe patients surrounding, the mechanism of injury, signs and symptoms, and the chief complaint
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History taking
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a step within the patient assessment process that provides detail about the patients chief complaint and an account of the patients signs and symptoms
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Hypertension
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blood pressure that is higher than the normal range
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Hyperthermia
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a condition in which the internal body core temperature is above 101 degrees
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Hypotension
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blood pressure that is below the normal range
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Hypothermia
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a condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95 degrees after exposure to a cold environment
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Hypoxia
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a dangerous condition in which the body tissues and cells do not have enough oxygen
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Inhalation
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the active, muscular part of breathing that draws air into the airway and lungs
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Oxygenation
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the process of delivering oxygen to the blood by diffusion from the aveoli following inhalation into the lungs
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Palpate
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to examine by touch
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Perfusion
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circulation of blood within an organ or tissue
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Primary assessment
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a step within the patient assessment process that identifies and initiates treatment of immediate and potential life threats
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Respiration
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the process of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide
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Secondary assessment
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a step within the patient assessment process in which a systematic physical examination of the patient is performed. the examination may be a systematic full body scan or a systematic assessment that focuses on a certain area or region of the body, often determined through the chief complaint
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Sign
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objective fnding that can be seen, heard, felt, smelled or measured
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Subcutaneous Emphysema
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the presence of air in soft tissue, causing a characteristic crackling sensation on palpation
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Surfactant
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a liquid protein substance that coats the alveoli in the lungs, decreases alveolar surface tension, and keeps the alveoli expanded; a low level in a premature infant contributes to respiratory distress syndrome
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Symptom
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subjective findings that the patient feels but that can be identified only by the patient
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Systolic pressure
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the increased pressure in an artery with each contraction of the ventricles
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Tachycardia
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a rapid heart rate more than 100/ BPM
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Triage
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the process of sorting patients based on the severity of injury and medical need to establish treatment and transportation priorities
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Vasoconstrictin
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narrowing of the blood vessel
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Vasodialation
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widening of blood vessels
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Ventilation
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exchange of air between the lungs and enviroment, spontaneously by the pateint or with assistance from another person, such as an EMT
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