Mod 1 Flashcards
arrhythmia
An abnormality or irregularity in the heart rhythm.
asystole
The absence of a heartbeat.
cyanosis
A blue coloration of the mucous membranes and body extremities caused by lack of oxygen.
diaphoresis
The profuse excretion of sweat.
ecchymosis
A hemorrhagic skin discoloration commonly called bruising.
emetic
A substance that causes vomiting.
fibrillation
Rapid, random, ineffective contractions of the heart.
hematuria
Blood in the urine.
idiopathic
Pertaining to a condition or a disease that has no known cause.
mediastinum
The space in the center of the chest under the sternum.
myocardium
The muscular lining of the heart.
necrosis
The death of cells or tissues.
photophobia
An abnormal sensitivity to light.
polydipsia
Excessive thirst.
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
Documents that accompany hazardous chemicals and substances and outline the dangers, composition, safe handling, and disposal of these items. Safety Data Sheets must be formatted to conform to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), which mandates that SDS have 16 standardized sections arranged in a strict order.
