Medical terms and definitions

Question 1

WNL

Answer 1

within normal limits

Question 2

DCAPBTLS

Answer 2

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

Question 3

contusion

Answer 3

bruise

Question 4

lacerations

Answer 4

cut

Question 5

pmhx

Answer 5

past medical history

Question 6

Erythema

Answer 6

redness

Question 7

non-iceteric

Answer 7

yellowing

Question 8

Ecchymosis

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Normocephalic

Answer 9

a normal head shape and size

Question 10

A & O questions:

Question 11

cephalic

Answer 11

relating to head

Question 12

AVPU: was

Question 13

C/C

Answer 13

chief complaint

Question 14

ABCD

Answer 14

Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Decision

Question 15

SMNAC

Answer 15

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

Question 16

SAMPLE

Answer 16

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

Question 17

OPQRST

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Cyanosis

Answer 18

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

Question 19

tachypnea

Answer 19

rapid and shallow breathing

Question 20

tachycardia

Answer 20

rapid heart rate

Question 21

Bradycardia

Answer 21

Low heart rate

Question 22

Bradypnea

Answer 22

Abnormally slow breathing

Question 23

Apneia “apneic”

Answer 23

When the PT stops breathing

Question 24

Hypoxia

Answer 24

occurs when oxygen is insufficient at the tissue level

Question 25

Asystole

Answer 25

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

Question 26

Dyspnea

Answer 26

Shortness of breath

Question 27

Hypoxemia:

Answer 27

Low oxygen level in the blood

Question 28

Hypercarbia:

Answer 28

high level of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 29

Hypoglycemia:

Answer 29

Blood glucose level <70 mg/dL

Question 30

Hyperglycemia:

Answer 30

Excessive High Blood glucose level

> 200 mg/dL

Question 31

Hyperthermia:

Answer 31

High body core temperature

Question 32

Hypotension:

Answer 32

Low Systolic blood pressure

<90 mmHg

Question 33

Compare and contrast primary and secondary brain injury:

Answer 33

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

Question 34

List the 6 condition that can occur as a secondary brain injury:

Answer 34

• Hypoxemia
• Hypercarbia
• Hypoglycemia
• Hyperglycemia
• Hyperthermia
• Hypotension

Question 35

PRN:

Answer 35

pro re nata

“As the need arises”

Question 36

TIA:

Answer 36

Transient Ischemic Attack

Question 37

Syncope:

Answer 37

a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a sudden decrease in blood flow to the brain

“Fainting”

Question 38

Orthopnea

Answer 38

Shortness of breath when lying down

Question 39

hemoptysis

Answer 39

Coughing up blood

Question 40

ROSC

Answer 40

return of spontaneous circulation