Definitions Flashcards
a patients right to make a choice free from
external constraints
autonomy
Truthful or truth telling
veracity
an exaggerated allergic response caused by
widespread systemic release of histamine and
perhaps other mast cell contents.
anaphalaxis
Fungal infections commonly begin on the
skin or in the…
lungs
what does the C in the acronym RICE
represent?
compression
Superficial infection caused by
staphylococci, streptococci or multiple
bacteria.
impetigo
Using the AORC, which colour indicates the
need to call a MET?
purple
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach
gastritis
Stroke caused by rupture of blood vessel
haemorrhagic
Varicose veins that occur in GI tract
oesophageal varices
Small tear in the oesophageal tissue
Mallory weiss
To be valid, consent must be…
informed
Small hernias of mucosa through muscle
wall of bowel
diverticulitis
The upper GI tract includes the mouth, the
oesophagus and the…
stomach
Infection caused by varicella
herpes zoster
What type of posturing has upper arms are
held at sides with elbows, wrist and fingers are
flexed across chest.
decorticate
The duty to do good and the active
promotion of benevolent acts
beneficience
Non-Maleficence is the duty not to
inflict…..
harm
Immune-mediated progressive
demyelinating disease of the CNS
Multiple sclerosis;MS
Stroke caused by sudden blockage or
occlusion of cerebrovascular blood flow
ischaemic
Chronic inflammation of all layers of bowel
wall from the intestinal mucosa
Crohn’s disease
An acute focal neurological deficit resulting
from a vascular disorder that injures brain
tissue
Stroke
Herniation of a portion of the stomach
through the oesophageal hiatus in the
diaphragm
Hiatus hernia
Painful inflammation and ulceration of the
mucous membranes lining the digestive tract
mucositis
Most common symptom of oesophageal
disease
Dysphagia
The Monroe-Kellie doctrine state that the
brain, blood and CSF are situated in a rigid
vault;Sum of volumes of brain, CSF, and
intracranial blood is…
constant
Chronic disorder of the brain characterised
by recurring seizures
epilepsy
Round red or purple macule
petechiae
What type of haemorrhage occurs when a
blood vessel bursts immediately outside the
brain
sub arachnoid
A red arteriole lesion to the face, neck,
arms or trunk is a…
Spider Angioma
