Ch 9/13

Question 1

Conversion of a pathological cardiac rhythm (arrhythmia), such as ventricular fibrillation, to normal sinus rhythm

Answer 1

Cardioversion

Question 2

To destroy tissue through application of a caustic agent, a hot instrument, an electric current, or other agent

Answer 2

Cauterized

Question 3

Try or portable cart that contains medications and supplies needed for emergency and first aid procedures

Answer 3

Crash cart

Question 4

Grating sound heard on movement of the ends of a broken bone

Answer 4

Crepitation

Question 5

Displacement of a bone or joint from its normal position

Answer 5

Dislocation

Question 6

A local network of police, fire, and medical personnel trained to respond to emergency situations

Answer 6

Emergency medical services (EMS)

Question 7

Hypersensitive state of the body to a foreign protein or drug

Answer 7

Anaphylaxis

Question 8

Immediate (or first) care provided to persons who are suddenly ill or injured

Answer 8

First aid

Question 9

Break in a bone

Answer 9

Fracture

Question 10

Extremely dangerous cold-related condition that can result in death if the individual does not receive care and if the progression of hypothermia is not reversed

Answer 10

Hypothermia

Question 11

Dull, lacking in sheen

Answer 11

Lackluster

Question 12

Closure of passage

Answer 12

Occlusion

Question 13

Potentially serious condition in which the circulatory system is not providing enough blood to all parts of the body, causing the body’s organs to fail to function properly

Answer 13

Shock

Question 14

Any device used to immobilize a body part

Answer 14

Splint

Question 15

Injury to a joint, often an ankle, knee, or wrist, that involves a tear in of the ligaments

Answer 15

Sprain

Question 16

Injury to the soft tissue between joints that involves the tearing of muscles or tendons

Answer 16

Strain

Question 17

Fainting

Answer 17

Syncope

Question 18

Sudden faint due to hypotension induced by response of autonomic nervous system to abrupt emotional stress, pain, or trauma

Answer 18

Vasovagal syncope

Question 19

A break in the continuity of soft parts of the body structures caused by violence or trauma to tissues

Answer 19

Wound

Question 20

Converts information into code

Answer 20

Encryption

Question 21

To establish an appointment matrix, a provider’s unavailable times slots are marked with an x

Answer 21

Matrix

Question 22

System where multiple patients are scheduled at the beginning of each hour, followed by single appointments every 10 to 20 minutes the rest of the hour

Answer 22

Modified wave scheduling

Question 23

Systems where patients are seen on a continuous basis throughout the day

Answer 23

Stream scheduling

Question 24

System where patients are scheduled for the first half hour of every hour and then seen throughout the hour

Answer 24

Wave scheduling

Question 25

Evaluating patient symptoms to determine emergency needs

Answer 25

Screening