Unit 1.03 HS Flashcards
What is Anaphylaxis?
A severe, life-threatening allergic reaction, often involving swelling, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure.
What is Asphyxia?
A lack of oxygen in the body, typically due to suffocation or choking.
What is a Carotid pulse?
The pulse felt in the carotid artery, located in the neck, often checked during emergencies to assess circulation.
What is an Emergency?
An unexpected situation that requires immediate attention to prevent harm.
What is the Good Samaritan Law?
A law that protects people who offer assistance in emergencies from legal liability, provided their actions are reasonable and in good faith.
What is the Heimlich maneuver?
A first aid procedure for relieving upper airway obstructions (choking) by applying pressure to the abdomen.
What is Hemorrhage?
Excessive bleeding, either internal or external, that can be life-threatening if not controlled.
What are Hives?
Raised, red, itchy welts on the skin, typically caused by an allergic reaction.
What is Hypothermia?
A condition where the body’s core temperature drops below 95°F (35°C), usually due to prolonged exposure to cold.
What is Level of consciousness?
A measure of a person’s awareness or responsiveness to stimuli, used to assess mental state during medical emergencies.
What is Pallor?
Unusual paleness of the skin, which can indicate blood loss, shock, or other medical conditions.
What is a Radial pulse?
The pulse felt on the wrist, often checked to assess heart rate.
What is the Rule of nines?
A method used to estimate the body surface area (BSA) affected by burns. The body is divided into sections, each representing about 9% of total BSA.
What is a Seizure?
A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain that can cause shaking, convulsions, or loss of consciousness.
What are Stimuli?
External factors or signals that cause a response in the body (e.g., light, sound, touch).
What is a Tourniquet?
A device used to apply pressure to a limb to stop severe bleeding by constricting blood flow.
What is Vertigo?
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often due to inner ear problems or vestibular issues.
What is Wheezing?
A high-pitched whistling sound during breathing, often due to narrowed airways (e.g., asthma).
What does the root word ‘aque’ mean?
Water
What does the root word ‘brady’ mean?
Slow
What does the root word ‘bronch’ mean?
Airway
What does the root word ‘bucc’ mean?
Cheek
What does the root word ‘cardi’ mean?
Heart
What does the root word ‘cyan’ mean?
Blue
