Special Needs Flashcards
An over-inflation of alveoli and air sacs; dyspnea, chronic coughing with expectoration, wheezing, barrel chest, “pink puffer”, more prevalent in older males is known as?
Emphysema
Inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes; less air flow with resulting heavy mucus or phlegm, “blue bloater” from severe breathing and coughing attacks, “smokers cough”, more prevalent in females is known as?
Chronic bronchitis
A quadriplegic that needs a ventilator has which level of injury?
C-4
A quadriplegic that has minimal functioning is which level of injury?
C-5
A quadriplegic that can sit and eat with devices has which level of injury?
C-6
A quadriplegic that can do personal self care with devices has which level of injury?
C-7
A paraplegic that is more independent, lacks trunk stability is which level of injury?
T-1 to T-6
A quadriplegic that needs wheel chair transfers is which level of injury?
C-8 to T-1
A progressive chronic disease of the skeletal muscles with muscular weakness, pain and mobility problems is known as?
Muscular Dystrophy
A chronic degenerative disease of the CNS; some have periods of remission in between; onset is usually between ages 20-40; loss of the myelin sheath that insulates the nerves is known as?
Multiple Sclerosis
Patient may have not eaten or has vomited, taken too much medication, or exercised heavily; symptoms occur suddenly: confusion, anxiety, headache, increased heart rate (tachycardia), moist clammy skin, sweating, shakiness, vision problems; administer sugar and revival is prompt is known as?
Hypoglycemia (insulin shock)
Patient may have eaten too much sugar, not taken medication, has an infection or is stressed; symptoms occur more slowly: drowsiness, confusion, deep rapid breathing, polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia and dehydration, fever, dry flushed skin and a sweet or fruity odor to the breath; activate EMS, give fluids, keep patient warm is known as?
Hyperglycemia (diabetic coma)
