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Question 1

shock

Answer 1

conditions that occurs when organs and tissues in the body do not receive an adequate blood supply.

Question 2

poisoning

Answer 2

when a resident ingests a harmful substance that may cause damage or harm to the resident

Question 3

myocardial accident

Answer 3

occurs when one or more of the coronary arteries become completely blocked, preventing blood from the reaching parts of the heart causing the muscle cells to die

Question 4

vomit

Answer 4

act of ejecting stomach through the mouth and or nose

Question 5

emesis

Answer 5

act of vomiting, or ejecting stomach contents through the mouth and or nose

Question 6

cardiopulmonary resucitation

Answer 6

medical procedure used when a persons heart or lungs have stopped working

Question 7

base of support

Answer 7

refers to the area a person that includes every point of contact that the person makes with the supporting surface

Question 8

F.A.S.T

Answer 8

acronym used as a way to remember the sudden signs that a stroke is occurring; face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, time.

Question 9

abdominal thrust

Answer 9

method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is shocking

Question 10

fainting (syncope)

Answer 10

loss of consciousness for short time because of a temporary insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain

Question 11

anaphylaxis

Answer 11

an acute allergic reaction to an antigen (ex:bee sting ) that the body has become hypersensitive

Question 12

conscious

Answer 12

the state of being mentally alert and having awareness of surroundings, sensations, and thoughts

Question 13

if a person is chocking due to obstruction in the airway you should use:

Answer 13

abdominal pain thrusts to dislodge the object

Question 14

insulin reaction or hypoglycemia can result from either too much

Answer 14

insulin or too little food

Question 15

seizure

Answer 15

uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain, which may produce a physical convulsion, minor physical signs, thought disturbances, or a combination of symptoms

Question 16

aphasia

Answer 16

general term for a group of disorder that affect a person’s ability to communicate with others

Question 17

dysphasia

Answer 17

impairment of speech that is less marked than in aphasia

Question 18

CVA aka cerebrovascular accident or stroke

Answer 18

condition that occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain

Question 19

A TIA is:

Answer 19

warning sign of a CVA. its a result of a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain.

Question 20

center of gravity when a person is standing

Answer 20

pelvis

Question 21

aspirations

Answer 21

inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign material into the lungs