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Chapter 6, 7 Flashcards

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abrasion

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a rubbed or scraped area of skin.

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assessment

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the act of determining the nature of a patient’s injuries and illnesses.

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chief complaint

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the symptom or group of symptoms about which the patient is concerned.

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avulsion

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the tearing away of soft tissue, or a piece of soft tissue hanging as a flap.

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respiration

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the act of breathing in and out; also, the act of taking in of oxygen and nutrients and giving off of carbon dioxide and waste products by a cell.

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reproductive system

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a group of organs and other structures responsible for human reproduction.

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blood pressure (BP)

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the pressure of the blood on the interior walls of the arteries.

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contusion

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a bruise or soft tissue injury to a body part without a break in the skin.

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DCAP-BTLS

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a mnemonic for assessing trauma-related injuries; represents Deformity; Contusions; Abrasions and avulsions; Punctures and penetrations; Burns, bleeding, and bruises; Tenderness; Lacerations; and Swelling.

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decorticate posturing

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abnormal flexing of the arms, clenching fists, and extending legs; due to an injury along the nerve pathway between the brain and spinal cord.

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distracting injury

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any injury that directs the patient’s attention away from the exam that is being performed by the rescuer.

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distracting injury

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any injury that directs the patient’s attention away from the exam that is being performed by the rescuer.

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Glasgow Coma Scale

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a method for assessing neurologic function (i.e., level of responsiveness, movement).

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hypoxia

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a reduction in oxygen supply to a tissue.

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laceration

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an open soft tissue injury with smooth or jagged edges.

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level of responsiveness (LOR)

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the degree of cognitive function and arousal of the brain; ranges from fully alert to unresponsive.

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nature of illness (NOI)

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evaluation to determine the type of medical illness present.

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OPQRST

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a mnemonic that is used in the assessment of a patient’s chief complaint: represents Onset, Provocation and palliation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, and Time.

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oxygenation

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a process in which oxygen is added to the body’s tissues.

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paralysis

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loss or impairment of motor function in a part of the body.

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paralysis

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loss or impairment of motor function in a part of the body.

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paresthesia

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sensation of tingling, pricking, or numbness of a person’s skin, or the feeling of “pins and needles” or a limb being “asleep.”

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PERRL

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a mnemonic for assessing the eyes (i.e., Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light).

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pulse

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rhythmic expansion of an artery caused by the movement of blood.

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SAMPLE

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an acronym used to obtain medical history information during the assessment process; refers to Signs/symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, Events leading up to present incident.

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sign

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any objective finding that can be seen, heard, smelled, or measured; typically discovered during a physical exam (e.g., a bruise, the patient’s blood pressure).

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sign

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any objective finding that can be seen, heard, smelled, or measured; typically discovered during a physical exam (e.g., a bruise, the patient’s blood pressure).

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swelling

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an enlargement of body tissue caused by an accumulation of excess fluid.

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symptom

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a subjective finding that a patient experiences and can be identified only by the patient (e.g., pain, blurred vision).

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anatomy

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the study of human and animal structures, including gross anatomy (structures that can be seen with the unaided eye) and microscopic anatomy (structures visible only through a microscope).

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body system

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a group of organs and other structures that work together to perform specific functions.

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cell

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the basic unit of all living tissue.

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cell

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the basic unit of all living tissue.

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circulatory system

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a group of organs and other structures that transport blood and other nutrients throughout the body.

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gastrointestinal system

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a group of organs and other structures that break down food and absorb nutrients into the body.

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integumentary system

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a group of specialized tissues that protect the body, retain fluids, and help prevent infection; the skin.

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lymphatic system

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a group of organs and other structures that remove extra fluid from tissues, absorbs and transports fats from the circulatory system, and transports immune cells to and from the lymph nodes.

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muscular system

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a group of specialized tissues that allow movement of the body, movement within the organs of the digestive system, and the beating of the heart.

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nervous system

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a group of organs and other structures that regulate all body functions.

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organ

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a structure containing similar tissues that act together to perform specific body functions.

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physiology

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the study of how living organisms function (e.g., movement or reproduction).

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physiology

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the study of how living organisms function (e.g., movement or reproduction).

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respiratory system

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a group of organs and other structures that bring oxygen in the air into the body and eliminate carbon dioxide into the air through a process called breathing or respiration.

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skeletal system

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a group of specialized tissues that provide support to the body, provide attachment points for muscles, protect internal organs, allow movement, store minerals, and constitute one of the sites where blood cells are made; the bones.

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tissue

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a collection of cells acting together to perform a specific body function.

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urinary system

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a group of organs and structures that remove wastes and toxins from the blood and excrete them in urine.

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anterior/posterior

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Anterior refers to the front of the body, posterior refers to the back of the body

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superior/ inferior

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Superior describes a part nearer the patient’s head, whereas inferior describes a part nearer the patient’s feet

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medial / lateral

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the terms medial and lateral are based on the midline, an imaginary line that runs down the body from the head to the ground and creates right and left halves. Any part closer to the midline is medial, whereas any part further from the midline is lateral.

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proximal/distal

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proximal refers to any part close to the trunk (chest, abdomen and pelvis), and distal refers to a part away from the trunk.

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superficial/deep

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superficial refers to a part near the surface of the body, whereas deep refers too a part far from the surface

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internal / external

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internal reefers to the inside, whereas external refers to the outside

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right/left

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right and left always refers to the patient’s right and left

OEC 5th (16 decks)

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