Miscellaneous Flashcards
1
Q
Acute
A
Of sudden onset and duration
2
Q
Aspiration
A
Removal of fluid from the body by means of suction
3
Q
Chronic
A
Long standing
4
Q
Effusion
A
Collection of fluid (eg. pleural effusion)
5
Q
Exacerbation
A
Worsening or deterioration of a condition
6
Q
Rigor Mortis
A
The stiffening of the body after death
7
Q
Torso
A
The upper part of the body excluding the head and arms (also known as the trunk)
8
Q
Triage
A
To sort in order of priority
