Test 4 Flashcards
Pulmonary embolism
Condition in one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Common upper respiratory infection
Emphysema
Permanent disease - destruction of the alveolar walls
Pulmonary edema
(Wet lung)
Caused by fluid in lungs
Other causes - pneumonia or heart conditions
Heart failure history
Pneumonia
Infection of one or both lungs caused by bacteria, virus or fungi
Acute coronary syndrome
ACS
Lack of oxygen in the heart muscle
Chest pain due to angina or myocardial infarction due to
Blockage of coronary artery
Embolism
Blockage of vessel by a clot or foreign material
Thrombus
A blood clot
Occlusion
Blockage that doesn’t necessarily require blood to be involved
Aneurysm
Dilation or ballooning
Conditions that narrow or block the arteries of the heart
Coronary artery disease
Congestive heart failure
The heart is unable to pump blood with normal efficiency
JVD - Pedal edema - dyspnea- pulmonary edema
Swelling of lower extremities
Treatment for Shock
B - blanket
L - lay down
O - oxygen
T - transport
Stroke evaluation
F - face
A - Arm
S - Speech
T - time last seen normal
