EMT V-Z's Flashcards

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1
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vancomycin-resistant enterococci

A

bacteria in female repro tract

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2
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vascoconstriction

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narrowing of blood vessels

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3
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vasoocclusive crisis

A

ischemia and pain caused by sickle shaped RBC’s

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4
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veins

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blood from tissues to heart

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5
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ventral

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anterior

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6
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ventricle

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lower chambers of heart

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7
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ventricular fibrillation (V-FIB)

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quivering of the ventricles

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8
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ventricuclar tachycardia (V-TAC)

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rapid heart rythem where electrical is in the ventricle

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9
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venules

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small thin walled blood vessels

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10
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vernix caseosa

A

white, cheesey that covers fetus

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11
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verebreal column

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spine, 33 vertebrae

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12
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vertex presentation

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baby head first

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13
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vesicular breath sounds

A

normal breath

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14
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viral hemorrhagic fevers

A

virus that causes blood to seep out of tissue and vessles

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15
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virulence

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strength of a pathogen

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16
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visceral pleura

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membrane that covers lungs

17
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vital capacity

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air expelled after max breath

18
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volatility

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how long chem stays on surface before evap

19
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V/Q Ratio

A

how much gas is being moved effiently and how much blood is flowing

20
Q

wheal

A

bite; risen skin

21
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Xiphoid Proccess

A

tip of sternum

22
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zygomas

A

cheeckbones