Chapter 43 Flashcards
bandage
strip of binding material used to hold a dressing in place
anaphylactic shock
severe allergic reaction that causes respiratory distress due to swelling of the upper airways; also called anaphylaxis
crash cart
cart or kit that is instantly accessible to anyone in the medical office and contains all supplies that may be needed during an emergency
dressing
sterile covering placed directly over a wound to absorb blood and other body fluids, prevent contamination, and protect the wound from further trauma
emergency kit
cart or kit that is instantly accessible to anyone in the medical office and contains all supplies that may be needed during an emergency
first responders
emergency medical service (EMS) providers who are trained to recognize medical conditions, initiate basic life support, and access other parts of the health care system
heat exhaustion
a heat illness resulting in extreme fatigue due to excessive loss of sodium and water contained in sweat
hyperglycemia
high blood sugar level
hyperthermia
markedly elevated body temperature
hypoglycemia
low blood sugar level
hypothermia
below normal body temperature
intubate
to insert a tube into the trachea as an emergency airway
patent
unobstructed
primary assessment
asking a few simple questions and doing a simple exam to assess the patient’s status
Rule of Nines
formula for estimating the percentage of body surface area
