A Flashcards
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
A weakening in the wall of the abdominal aorta
Abduction
Movement away from the midline
Abrasion
Scraping injury to the skin surface
Abruptio Placenta
The premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Absence seizure
Staring seizure
Absorption
Passage of material through the intestine into the blood
Acidosis
Abnormally high level of acidity in the body tissues and fluids
Acute Abdomen
Abdominal emergency that typically requires surgery
Acute Abdominal Pain
Rapid onset of abdominal pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia, such as angina or myocardial infarction
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
Death of the myocardial muscle (heart attack)
Acute
Rapid onset
Adduction
Movement toward the midline / bring together
Advanced Directive
Written instructions, signed by the patient, that specifies the patient’s wishes regarding treatment and resuscitation efforts
Aerobic Metabolism
Energy production using oxygen
Afterload
The amount of pressure that the heart must overcome during ventricular contraction
Agonal Respirations
Dying gasps
Agonist
A medication that stimulates a response
Allergen
Antigen that causes an allergic reaction
Allergic Reaction
Hypersensitive immune response to an allergen
Alveoli
Air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs with pulmonary capillaries
Amniotic Sac
Fluid-filled membrane in the uterus that contains the fetus
Amputation
Injury resulting in the complete severance of a body part
Anaerobic Metabolism
Energy production without oxygen
