CARDIAC EMERGENCIES Flashcards
1
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DELIVERY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK TO STOP THE FIBRILLATION OF HEART MUSCLES AND RESTORE A NORMAL HEART RYHTHM.
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DEFIBRILLATION
2
Q
ACTIONS TAKEN TO REVIVE A PERSON BY KEEPING THE PERSONS HEART AND LUNGS WORKING.
A
CPR
3
Q
THE HEART AND THE BLOOD VESSELS.
A
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
4
Q
A BLANKET TERM USED TO REPRESENT ANY SYMPTOMS RELATED TO LACK OF OXYGEN IN THE HEART MUSCLE.
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ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME OR CARDIAC COMPROMISE.
5
Q
SHORTNESS OF BREATHE. LABORED OR DIFFICULT BREATHING.
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DYSPNEA
6
Q
WHEN THE HEART RATE IS SLOW. USUALLY LESS THAN 60 BEATS PER MINUTE.
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BRADYCARDIA
7
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WHEN THE HEART RATE IS FAST. USUALLY MORE THAN 100 BEATS PER MINUTE.
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TACHYCARDIA
