Terminology 116

Question 1

An abnormality or irregularity in the heart rhythm

Answer 1

Arrhythmia

Question 2

The absence of a heartbeat

Answer 2

Asystole

Question 3

The blue-coloration of mucous membranes and skin caused by lack of oxygen

Answer 3

Cyanosis

Question 4

Excessive sweating, profuse excretion of sweat

Answer 4

Diaphoresis

Question 5

Hemorrhagic skin discoloration/bruise

Answer 5

Ecchymosis

Question 6

Substance that cause vomiting

Answer 6

Emetic

Question 7

Rapid, random, ineffective contraction of the heart

Answer 7

Fibrillation

Question 8

Blood in the urine

Answer 8

Hematuria

Question 9

Pertaining to a condition or a disease that has no known cause

Answer 9

Idiopathic

Question 10

Space in the center of the chest under the sternum

Answer 10

Mediastinum

Question 11

To faint

Answer 11

Syncope

Question 12

Closed wound with no evidence of and injury

Answer 12

Contusion

Question 13

Scrape on the surface of the skin

Answer 13

Abrasion

Question 14

Occurs when an object is forced into the body

Answer 14

Puncture

Question 15

Injury in which tissue is torn away ( complete or partial removal of limb)

Answer 15

Avulsion

Question 16

The death of cells or tissues

Answer 16

Necrosis

Question 17

Originating or taking place in a hospital

Answer 17

Nosocomial

Question 18

Excessive thirst

Answer 18

Polydipsia

Question 19

Cerebrovascular accident

Answer 19

CVA

Question 20

Emergency medical services

Answer 20

EMS

Question 21

Hypertension

Answer 21

HTN

Question 22

Myocardial infarction

Answer 22

MI

Question 23

No known allergies

Answer 23

NKA

Question 24

Transient ischemic attack

Answer 24

TIA

Question 25

Safety data sheet

Answer 25

SDS

Question 26

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 26

CPR