med terms Flashcards
1
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Code team
A
called to provide care
2
Q
Carotid Pulse
A
used Ford adults children neck
3
Q
Brachial Pulse
A
Pulse used in infants
4
Q
Shock
A
Occurs when organs/tissues don’t recieve adequate blood supply
5
Q
Syncope
A
decrease of blood flow to brain
6
Q
Orthostatic hypotension
A
sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up
7
Q
Epistaxis
A
nosebleed
8
Q
Hypoclycemia
A
insulin reaction
9
Q
diabetic ketoacidosis DKA
A
to little insulin in the body
10
Q
Cerebrovascular accident
A
blood supply to brain is blocked
11
Q
Transient ischemic attack
A
warning sign of CVA
12
Q
Emesis
A
vomiting
13
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Ergonomics
A
design of equipment
14
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aerosolized
A
spread through air and might be inhaled