Condtion Definitions

Question 1

Define APO

Answer 1

The accumulation of fluid in the lung tissues and alveoli leading to the collapse of alveoli and inadequate gas exchange causing respiratory failure.

Question 2

Define ACS

Answer 2

Acute coronary syndrome is a group of conditions which present as chest pain or discomfort usually resulting from myocardial ischemia.

ST- elevated (STEMI)

Non- ST- elevated
-Unstable angina / angina
- Non STEMI

Question 3

Define COPD

Answer 3

A chronic irreversible lung disease characterised by narrowing of the airways and destruction of the alveoli

Question 4

Define Seizure

Answer 4

A sudden uncontrolled episode of excessive electrical activity within the brain.

Characterised by
- alt conscious state
-abnormal behaviour and movement

Question 5

Define Stroke

Answer 5

No blood flow and oxygen to an area of the brain.
Resulted from
Haemorrhagic or ischaemic event.

Question 6

Define autonomic dysreflexia

Answer 6

-Life threatening syndrome

-abnormal overreaction from ANS to a painful stimulus/ obnoxious sensory input

• occurs in People w injury at T6 or above .

Question 7

Define stroke

Answer 7

Lack of blood flow through the brain, due to a clot or a burst artery.

Question 8

Define sepsis

Answer 8

A serious condition in which the immune system has a extreme systemic response to an infection

Question 9

Define Hypo and Hyperglycamia

Answer 9

Hypo- low blood glucose levels

Hyper- high blood glucose levels

Question 10

Define Anaphylaxis

Answer 10

A severe potentially life threatening allergic reaction.

Acute, sudden onset.

Question 11

Define Headache

Answer 11

A pain in the head or face, described as throbbing or constant