Emt Flashcards
hy·pox·i·a
deficiency in the amount of oxygen reaching the tissues.
SAMPLE
Signs & Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last oral intake, and Events
OPQRST
Onset , Provocation/palliation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, and Time.
DCAP/BTLS
deformity, contusions ( internal tissue bleeding, bruise), abrasions (scratch, rug burn), punctures (hole)/penetrations. burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling.
NG
nasogastric
con·gen·i·tal
(of a disease or physical abnormality) present from birth.
ep·i·lep·sy
a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
ath·er·o·scle·ro·sis
a disease of the arteries characterized by the deposition of plaques of fatty material on their inner walls.
ex·er·tion
physical or mental effort.
the application of a force, influence, or quality.
pectoris
a disease marked by brief sudden attacks of chest pain or discomfort caused by deficient oxygenation of the heart muscles usually due to impaired blood flow to the heart.
bar·i·at·rics
the branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of obesity.
ac·i·do·sis
Acidosis is caused by an overproduction of acid that builds up in the blood or an excessive loss of bicarbonate from the blood (metabolic acidosis) or by a buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood that results from poor lung function or depressed breathing (respiratory acidosis).
al·ka·lo·sis
Alkalosis is excessive blood alkalinity caused by an overabundance of bicarbonate in the blood or a loss of acid from the blood (metabolic alkalosis), or by a low level of carbon dioxide in the blood that results from rapid or deep breathing (respiratory alkalosis).
em·bo·lus
a blood clot, air bubble, piece of fatty deposit, or other object which has been carried in the bloodstream to lodge in a vessel and cause an embolism.
chron·ic
of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring.
con·ges·tive
The term “congestive” refers to the resulting buildup of fluid in the ankles and feet, arms, lungs, and/or other organs.
de·lir·i·um
an acutely disturbed state of mind that occurs in fever, intoxication, and other disorders and is characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence of thought and speech.
sep·tic
infected with microorganisms, especially harmful bacteria.
denoting a drainage system incorporating a septic tank.
per·fu·sion
the passage of blood, a blood substitute, or other fluid through the blood vessels or other natural channels in an organ or tissue.
“decreased cerebral perfusion may cause impaired consciousness”
tort
a wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability.
pal·lor
an unhealthy pale appearance.
se·vere
(of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense
very plain in style or appearance.
pa·ri·e·tal
of, relating to, attached to, or denoting the wall of the body or of a body cavity or hollow structure.
vis·cer·al
felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body
ca·ri·na
a cartilage situated at the point where the trachea (windpipe) divides into the two bronchi.
hyperosmolarity
a condition in which the blood has a high concentration of salt (sodium), glucose, and other
om·i·nous
giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.
pre·dis·pose
make someone liable or inclined to a specified attitude, action, or condition. “lack of exercise may predispose an individual to high blood pressure”
倾向
ma·laise
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness whose exact cause is difficult to identify.
“a general air of malaise”
fa·tigue
extreme tiredness resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness. weakness in materials, especially metal, caused by repeated variations of stress.
autoimmune diseases
If you have an autoimmune disease, your immune system attacks the healthy cells of your organs and tissues by mistake.
leth·ar·gy
a lack of energy and enthusiasm. a pathological state of sleepiness or deep unresponsiveness and inactivity.
an·alge·sic
(of a drug) acting to relieve pain.
top·o·graph·ic
relating to the arrangement of the physical features of an area
le·giti-mate
conforming to the law or to rules.
lev·er·age
the exertion of force by means of a lever or an object used in the manner of a lever. the ratio of a company’s loan capital (debt) to the value of its common stock (equity). 杠杆作用
POLST
(Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment)
MOLST
Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment
Diaphoresis
What is the difference between sweating and diaphoresis?
Diaphoresis is a medical term for perspiration or sweating. The term usually refers to
unusually heavy perspiration. Hyperhidrosis pertains to sweating excessively and
unpredictably, usually as a result of overactive sweat glands.
Cholecystitis
Cholecystitis (pronounced ko-luh-sis-TIE-tis) is a redness and swelling (inflammation) of the
gallbladder. It happens when a digestive juice called bile gets trapped
gallbladder is a small organ under your liver. It stores bile which is made in the liver.
Signs and symptoms of cholecystitis may include: Severe pain in your upper right or center abdomen. Pain that spreads to your right shoulder or back. Tenderness over your abdomen when it’s touched.
Apgar
Apgar stands for “Appearance, Pulse, Grimace (ugly facial expressions), Activity, and Respiration.” In the test, five things are used to check a baby’s health. Each is scored on a scale of 0 to 2, with 2 being the best score: Appearance (skin color) Pulse (heart rate)
em·phy·se·ma
1.a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are damaged and enlarged, causing breathlessness.
“smoking can lead to serious lung diseases such as emphysema”
2.a condition in which air is abnormally present within the body tissues.
Asphyxia
Asphyxia can be caused by injury to or obstruction of breathing passageways, as in strangulation or the aspiration of food (choking) or large quantities of fluid (near-drowning or drowning).a condition arising when the body is deprived of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death; suffocation
It is proposed to classify asphyxia in forensic context in four main categories: suffocation, strangulation, mechanical asphyxia, and drowning.
ap·pa·rat·us
the technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose. "laboratory apparatus" Similar: equipment gear rig tackle gadgetry paraphernalia appliance instrument tool utensil machine mechanism device contraption hardware plant machinery things stuff gubbins 2. a complex structure within an organization or system. Similar: structure system framework organization setup network hierarchy chain of command 3. a collection of notes, variant readings, and other matter accompanying a printed text. "one thing about the book's apparatus does irritate: the absence of an index of titles
a·poc·a·lyp·tic
describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world.
“the apocalyptic visions of ecologists”
resembling the end of the world; momentous or catastrophic.
“the struggle between the two countries is assuming apocalyptic proportions”世界末日
