Medical terms and definitions Flashcards
WNL
within normal limits
DCAPBTLS
D - deformities
C - contusions
A - abrasions
P - punctures/penetrations
B - burns
T - tenderness
L - lacerations
S - swelling
contusion
bruise
lacerations
cut
pmhx
past medical history
Erythema
redness
non-iceteric
yellowing
Ecchymosis
discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.
Normocephalic
a normal head shape and size
A & O questions:
cephalic
relating to head
AVPU: was
C/C
chief complaint
ABCD
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Decision
SMNAC
S - scene safe
M - MOI/NOI
N- # of patients
A - Additional resources
C - C spine consideration
SAMPLE
S - signs and symptoms
A - allergies
M - medications
P - past medical history
L - last oral intake
E - events leading up to it
OPQRST
O - Onset (what was PT doing when it started)
P - provocation (what makes it worse)
Q - quality of pain (stabbing, burning)
R - Radiate
S - Severity (scale 1-10)
T - how long has it been going on
Cyanosis
bluish-purple discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes caused by low levels of oxygen in the blood
tachypnea
rapid and shallow breathing
tachycardia
rapid heart rate
Bradycardia
Low heart rate
Bradypnea
Abnormally slow breathing
Apneia “apneic”
When the PT stops breathing
Hypoxia
occurs when oxygen is insufficient at the tissue level