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1
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Abdominal quadrants

A

4 divisions used to locate pain or injury
Right upper quadrant (RUQ)
Left upper quadrant (LUQ)
Right lower quadrant (RLQ)
Left lower quadrant (LLQ)

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Anatomícele position

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Standard reference position for the body in study of anatomy

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Anterior

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The front of the body or body part

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Distal

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Farther away from the torso

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Dorsal

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Back of the body or back of the hand/foot

Synonym for posterior

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Fowler position

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Sitting position

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Inferior

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Away from the head, usually compared with another structure that is closer to the head

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Lateral

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To slide away from the midline of the body

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Medial

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Toward the midline of the body

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Midaxillary line

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A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle

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Midclavicular line

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The line through the center or each clavicle

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Physiology

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The study of body function

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Posterior

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The back of the body or body part

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Proximal

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Closer to the torso

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Superior

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Toward the head

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Supine

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Lying on the back

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Ventral

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Referring to the front of the body

Synonym for anterior

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Cardiac output

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The amount of blood ejected from the heart in one minute

(Heart rate + stoke volume)

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Chemoreceptors

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Chemical sensors in the brain and blood vessels that identify changing levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide

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Diaphoresis

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Sweating, condition of cool, pale and moist /sweaty skin

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Edema

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Swelling associated with the movement of water into interstitial space

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Hydrostatic pressure

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Pressure within a blood vessel that tends to push water out of the vessel

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Hypersensitivity

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An exaggerated response by the immune system to a particular substance

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Hypoperfusion

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Inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the body’s cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients.

Also called shock

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Minute volume

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The amount of air breathed in during each respiration multiplied by the number of breaths per minute

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Pathophysiology

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The study of how disease processes affect the function of the body

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Perfusion

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The supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the dells and tissues of the body

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Plasma oncotic pressure

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The pull exerted by large proteins in the plasma portion of the blood that tends to pull water from the body into the bloodstream

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Stretch receptors

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Sensors in blood vessels that identify internal pressure

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Stroke volume

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The amount of blood ejected from the heart in one contraction

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Tidal volume

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The amount of air moved in one cycle of breathing

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Lateral recumbent or recovery position

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Lying on the side

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Inhalation process

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Intercostal muscles and the diaphragm contract —- diaphragm lowers and the ribs move upward and outward

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Exhalation process

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Intercostal muscles and diaphragm relax — ribs move downward and inward while the diaphragm rises

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Vena cava

Super and inferior

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Two large veins that return blood to the heart into the right atrium

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36
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Perfusion

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The adequate supply of oxygen nutrients to the cells of the body with the removal of waste products

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Pancreas

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Produces insulin, regulates sugar in the bloodstream

38
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Hypovolemic shock

(Hypovolemia)

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Low blood volume - blood is lost from the cardiovascular system (severe bleeding)
Or blood lost from dehydration

39
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Distributive shock

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Blood vessel tone is lost - anaphylaxis or sepsis will dilate blood vessels and system pressure is reduced
Causing hypoperfusion

40
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Cardiogenic shock

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The heart fails in its ability to pump blood

Myocardial infarction or trauma can lead to dysrhythmia or damage to the heart muscle itself.

41
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Obstructive shock

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Blood physically prevented from flowing in conditions such as tension pneumothorax, pericardial tamponade, and pulmonary embolism. Blood prevented from reaching essential organs and vital organs

42
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Decompensated shock

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Commonly characterized by decreased blood pressure and altered mental status

43
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Hypersensitivity

Allergic reaction

A

Exaggerated immune response

44
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Diaphoresis

(Sweating)

A

Pale skin that is cool and moist to the touch

45
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Tachypnea

A

Rapid breathing

46
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Hypoglycemia

A

Low blood sugar

Typically rapidly onset

Tachycardia and Diaphoresis often associated with low blood sugar

Too much insulin, failure to eat adequately, over exercising

47
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Pulseless electrical activity

A

Most commonly indicates a mechanical failure with intact organized electrical function

48
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Asystole

A

Complete fail of the electrical system

Flat lining

49
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Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach)

Ventricular fibrillation (VF)

A

Electrical dysfunction caused chaotic and inappropriate electrical distribution through the heart

50
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Sudden cardiac arrest

A

Abrupt onset of dysthymia like ventricular fibrillation or Tachycardia

51
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Commotio cordis

A

Blunt trauma to the anterior chest leading to sudden cardiac arrest

52
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Asphyxial cardiac arrest

A

The heart stopped pumping due to issues related to system hypoxia.

Respiratory problems and shock

53
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Agonal breathing

(Gasping respirations)

A

Occur as primal reflex to the cardiac arrest state.

54
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Apnea

A

The absence of breathing

55
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SUIDS

Sudden Infant Death syndrome

A

Infant stopping breathing in sleep

56
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Compression fractions

A

Measure the amount of time chest compressions we’re preformed compared with the total amount of time rescuers were on a scene

57
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Monophastic defibrillator

A

Single shock

From negative to positive

58
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Biphasic defibrillator

A

Send 2 shocks in opposite directions

59
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Return or spontaneous circulation

(RSOC)

A

The heart begins to beat on its own again

60
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Reticular activating system

(RAS)

A

Responsible for the functions of staying awake, paying attention and sleeping

61
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Glucose

A

A form of sugar

The body’s basic source of energy

62
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Diabetes mellitus

A

AKA sugar Diabetes

Results from an underproduction of insulin by the pancreas or from an inability of the body’s cells to use insulin properly

63
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Hyperglycemia

A

High in blood sugar

Lack of sufficient insulin

Acetone breath

Leaves sugar in bloodstream rather than helping it into other cells

64
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Aura

A

The sensation a patient has when a seizure is about to happen

65
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Postictal phase

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When convulsions stop after a seizure

66
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Epilepsy

A

Condition that results in seizures

67
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Status epileptius

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2 or more seizures in a row without regaining full consciousness or has a single seizure lasting more than 10 minutes

68
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Stroke

(CVA) cerebral vascular accident

A

The death or injury of brain tissue that is deprived of oxygen

69
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syncope

A

Another term for fainting

70
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Expressive aphasia

A

The difficulty using words

71
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Vasovagel syncope

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Sudden, temporary loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood flow to the brain with return to consciousness almost immediately on becoming supine

72
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Partial seizure

A

Affects only one part of the brain
May involve uncontrolled convulsion in a patient with fully alert mental status
Some patients may briefly lose consciousness with convulsions

73
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Generalized seizure

Tonic-clinic

A

Affects the entire brain and the consciousness of the patient

74
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Tonic phase

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Body is rigid
May stop breathing
May lose control of bladder and bowel

75
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Clonic phase

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Body jerks violently for 1-2 mins
Patient may foam at the mouth
Face and lips may become cyanotic

76
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Idiopathic

A

Unknown cause

77
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Simple partial seizures

A

Tingling ,stiffening or jerking in 1 part of the body

78
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Complex partial seizure

Psychomotor or temporal lobe seizure

A

Abnormal behavior that varies widely

May involve confusion, glassy state, aimless motion, lip smacking, or fidgeting

79
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Absence (petit mal) seizure

A

Brief, 100 second temporary loss of concentration or awareness

May occur hundreds of time per day

Does not involve motor activity

80
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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylactic shock

A

Severe allergic reaction

81
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Urticaria

A

Hives

82
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Virulence

A

The strength of the microbe in combating the body’s defense

83
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Hypoxia

A

An absence of enough oxygen in the tissues to sustain bodily functions

84
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Hypotension

A

Low blood pressure

85
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Hypertension

A

High blood pressure

86
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Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)

A

Temp lower then 96.8 F or 36 C
Temp higher then 101F or 38.3 C
Heart rate over 90
Respiratory rate heater then 20
Systolic blood pressure lower then 90
New onset altered mental status

87
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Ischemic stroke

A

Stoke caused by a blockage

88
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Hemorrhagic stroke

A

Stroke caused by bleeding into the brain

Long standing high blood pressure frequently the cause

89
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Transient ischemic attack

“Mini stroke”

A

Typical stoke signs that resolve within a 25 hour treatment

90
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Cardiac dysthymia

A

Dizziness and a rapid heart rate

91
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Epinephrine effects

A

As a medication it constricts blood vessels and dilates respiratory passages

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