Medical terms and definitions Flashcards

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WNL

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within normal limits

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DCAPBTLS

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D - deformities
C - contusions
A - abrasions
P - punctures/penetrations
B - burns
T - tenderness
L - lacerations
S - swelling

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3
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contusion

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bruise

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lacerations

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cut

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pmhx

A

past medical history

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Erythema

A

redness

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non-iceteric

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yellowing

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Ecchymosis

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discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding underneath, typically caused by bruising.

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Normocephalic

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a normal head shape and size

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A & O questions:

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cephalic

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relating to head

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12
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AVPU: was

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C/C

A

chief complaint

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ABCD

A

Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Decision

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15
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SMNAC

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S - scene safe
M - MOI/NOI
N- # of patients
A - Additional resources
C - C spine consideration

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SAMPLE

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S - signs and symptoms
A - allergies
M - medications
P - past medical history
L - last oral intake
E - events leading up to it

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OPQRST

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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

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Cyanosis

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bluish-purple discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes caused by low levels of oxygen in the blood

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tachypnea

A

rapid and shallow breathing

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tachycardia

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rapid heart rate

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Bradycardia

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Low heart rate

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Bradypnea

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Abnormally slow breathing

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Apneia “apneic”

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When the PT stops breathing

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Hypoxia

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occurs when oxygen is insufficient at the tissue level

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Asystole
when your heart's electrical system fails entirely, which causes your heart to stop pumping - most serious form of heart and failure and usually irreversible
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Dyspnea
Shortness of breath
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Hypoxemia:
Low oxygen level in the blood
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Hypercarbia:
high level of carbon dioxide in the blood
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Hypoglycemia:
Blood glucose level <70 mg/dL
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Hyperglycemia:
Excessive High Blood glucose level >200 mg/dL
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Hyperthermia:
High body core temperature
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Hypotension:
Low Systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg
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Compare and contrast primary and secondary brain injury:
Primary brain injury that occurs at the time of a direct blow, acceleration/deacceleration, penetrating wound whereas a secondary brain injury consequential list of pathophysiological events that occurs hours to days after the event
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List the 6 condition that can occur as a secondary brain injury:
- Hypoxemia - Hypercarbia - Hypoglycemia - Hyperglycemia - Hyperthermia - Hypotension
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PRN:
pro re nata "As the need arises"
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TIA:
Transient Ischemic Attack
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Syncope:
a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden decrease in blood flow to the brain "Fainting"
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Orthopnea
Shortness of breath when lying down
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hemoptysis
Coughing up blood
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ROSC
return of spontaneous circulation