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EMT C's Flashcards

1
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calcaneus

A

heel bone

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capillaries

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small blood vessels, connects arterioles and venules

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3
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capillary refill

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test, evaluates distal circulatory

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4
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capillary vessels

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permit transfer of oxygen, co2 and nutrients

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5
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capnometry

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use of capnometer, evaluates expired co2

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6
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carboys

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containers, 5 - 15 gal

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7
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cardiac output / CO

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measure of blood circulated in 1 min. Stroke volume x Heart Rate

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cardiac tamponade

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compression of heart due to fluid in pericardial sac, lower cardiac output

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9
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cardiogenic shock

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not enough oxy to tissues of body. complication of large acute myocardial infarction

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10
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CPR

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11
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carnia

A

trachea bifurcates (divides) into left and right main stem bronchi

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carotid artery

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artery to head and brain

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13
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carpals

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wrist bones

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14
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cavitation

A

speed, bullet pressure waves

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15
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cellular metabolism

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chemical reaction that supplies cells with energy

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16
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central neurogenic hyperventilation

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deep, rapid breathing, without acetone breath odor

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17
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cerebellum

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little brain, fine body movements

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18
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cerebral edema

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swelling of brain

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19
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cerebral palsy

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poor control of body movement

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20
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cerebrovascular accident / CVA

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stroke

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21
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cerebrum

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largest part of brain, grey matter, hearing, speech, balance, vision etc

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cervical spine

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first 7 vertebrae in neck

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cervix

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neck of the uterus

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chemoreceptors

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monitor the levels of oxygen, co2 and pH of CSF and provides feedback

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chest compression fraction

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total percentage of time of active chest compression s

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cheyne-stokes respirations

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cyclical breathing, abnormal, increase and decrease in depth, followed by period of apnea

27
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congestive heart failure / CHF

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heart loses part of pump ability, fluid into lungs

28
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cholecystitis

A

gallbladder inflammation

29
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chordae tendineae

A

prevents heart from inverting

30
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chronic bronchitis

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irritation of major lung passages

31
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease / COPD

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chronic obstruction of lung airflow

32
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chyme

A

substance that leaves the stomach

33
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Central Nervous System

A

brain and spinal cord

34
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coagulation

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clotting of blood

35
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cold zone

A

safe area at HazMat incidents

36
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colostomy

A

creates stoma (opening between colon and body surface)

37
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commotio cordis

A

blunt chest injury caused by sudden blow in critical portion of heartbeat

38
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compartment syndrome

A

swelling of a combined space

39
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compassion fatigue

A

lessening of compassion

40
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compensated shock

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early shock, can compensate for blood loss

41
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concussion

A

temporary loss or alteration of part or all of brain ability without brain damage

42
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conjunctivita

A

membrane that lines the eyelids

43
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conjunctivitis

A

inflammation of the conjunctivita

44
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continuous positive airway pressure / CPAP

A

ventilation of critical patients with respiratory distress, may prevent intubation

45
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contraindications

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condition, may make meds or treatment inappropriate and may cause harm

46
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contusion

A

bleeding beneath the skin, bruise ecchymosis

47
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conventional reasoning

A

child looks for approval

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cornea

A

transparent layer of eye

49
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coronal plane

A

front and back plan e

50
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coronary arteries

A

carry blood and nutrients to heart

51
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coup-contrecoup brain injury

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brain injury when force causes injury to opposite side of initial injury

52
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coxae

A

hip bones, coxa (singular)

53
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CQI

A

internal and external reviews

54
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crackles

A

crackling, rattling, fluid in air spaces

55
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cranium

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8 bones of the skull

56
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crepitus

A

bone-on-bone rubbing

57
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cricoid cartilage

A

firm ridge, lower part of larynx

58
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cricothyroid membrane

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connects thyroid and cricoid cartilage

59
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Croup

A

inflammation of the upper respiratory airway, may cause partial obstructions

60
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crush syndrome

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trapped body parts for long period of time

61
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cultural imposition

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impose beliefs due to belief that theirs is superior

62
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cyanide

A

agent, effects oxygen use

63
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cyanosis

A

blue color,

64
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cystitis

A

bladder inflammation

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