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EMT-B final
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04/18/2010

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Term
pericardial tamponade
Definition
compression of the heart dew to a buildup of blood or other fluid in the pricardial sack
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tension pneumothorax
Definition
an accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity that progressively increases the pressure in the chest with fatal rusults
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positioning a patent for delivering
Definition
remove clothing but cover for modisty put in simi fowlers on firm surface elivate hips 2 to 4 in
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inhalation
Definition
breathing
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IM
Definition
into muscle
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IO
Definition
into bone
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IV
Definition
into vein
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PO
Definition
by mouth
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PR
Definition
by recum
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SC
Definition
under skin
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SL
Definition
under tung
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transcutaneous
Definition
though the skin
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somatic nervous system
Definition
regulates volentary action ex. walking talking wrighting
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parasympathetic nervous system
Definition
the uncontrolled actions
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purpose of the incident command system
Definition
to help control direct and coordinate emergency responders
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suctionn of an infant
Definition
suction from the mouth then nose
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media stina
Definition
evrything in the chest cavity exept the lungs
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compartment syndrome
Definition
elevation of pressure within a closed fascial compartment
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meninges
Definition
3 layers of tissue that surround and prothect the brain and spinal cord
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causes of seizures
Definition
resent or old head injury brain tumor or a metabolic problem
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treatment for a head injury
Definition
dry dressing to flip skin aply pressure then wrap
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treatment for foreign body airway obstruct
Definition
abdominal thrust or unconcus compresions
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sighns of death
Definition
lividity rigor mortis decomposition
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causes of depretion
Definition
loss of loved one or terminal illness
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s/s of insulin shock
Definition
rapid onset nervousness irritability combative behavior weakness confusion
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s/s diabetic coma
Definition
delaid onset nausea increased thirst frequent urination vomiting
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treatment for a newborn in distress
Definition
positioning warming and stimulation
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proper suctioning
Definition
mesure suction on the way out in a spiraling motion for no more than 5 sec
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pale skin symbolises
Definition
vaso constriction
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cusmal respirations symbolise
Definition
trying to blow off asid aka DKA
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advants directivs
Definition
writin documintation
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expressed consent
Definition
when patient tells you
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implied consent
Definition
uncontus in a series life threat insist
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informed consent
Definition
patint was informed and consent was granted
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miners in consent
Definition
only if the miner is married or pregnant
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v-tac
Definition
when the heart beats faster than 100 doesnt allow time for the left ventrical to fill and bp falls
Term
treatment for sucking chest wounds
Definition
seclusiv dressing trianguler so air escapes but dosnt re enter
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when to use an AED
Definition
v-fib v-tac
Term
pregnancy induced hypertension
Definition
mothers under 20 or over 40 or twins
Term
treatment for hypoglicemea
Definition
oral glucose
Term
pelvic inflammitory disease
Definition
infection of the uterus or fallopian tubes
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strider
Definition
high pitched sound from turbulent air flow in upper airway
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wheezeing
Definition
whistiling sound prodused buy uper airway ushaly asthma
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central nervis system
Definition
brain and spinal cord
Term
peripheral nerves system
Definition
cable of nerve fibers that link
Term
placenta previa
Definition
when the placenta blocks the cervix
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s/s of hypoxia
Definition
rapid breathing cynosses lethargya nausea
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ischemic or myocardial ischemia
Definition
redusex blood supply to the heart (heart attack) age smoking family history
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wrisk factors for mi
Definition
high bp age
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tidal valume
Definition
the ammount of air exchanged with each breath
Term
perfusion
Definition
the flow of blood through body tissue and vessels
Term
pleura effusion
Definition
fluid between the lung and chest wall that may compress the lung
Term
decompansaded shock
Definition
the late stage when the bp is falling
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compensated shock
Definition
the early stage of shock when the body can componsate for blood loss
Term
motor nerves
Definition
controle muscle
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connectiong nervs
Definition
connect the sensory and moter nervs
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diffusion
Definition
movement of particles frome high concentation to low concentration
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hyperventilation
Definition
rapid breathing that lowers co2 below normal
Term
action for nitro
Definition
causes the arteries to dilate
Term
s/s for hypoglicemea
Definition
headace blured vision dizzynis tummy pain
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spontaneous pneumothorax
Definition
sudent rupter in the weak aria ofthe lung leak into the plural space
Term
tension pneumothorax
Definition
an accumulation of air in the pleral space that increses the presseur
Term
grieving process
Definition
denial anger bargaining depression acceptance
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paradoxical motion
Definition
the exact opiset of normal lung movement
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asystole
Definition
absence of heart electrical activity
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diastole
Definition
the relaxation of the heart of the ventricles
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blood thinners
Definition
thin blood to provent stroke
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carbon monoxide effects
Definition
displases the levels of o2 with the blood witch results in death of cells and organs
Term
brain stem controles
Definition
breathing bp and pupils
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cerebellum controles
Definition
muscle body cordination
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cerebrum controles
Definition
emotion thought tuch movement and sight
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tracton splint is used to
Definition
secure fractures of the shaft and femur
Term
ellick maneuver
Definition
technique used to prevent gastric distentiong presser to cricoid cartilage
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normal breathing stimuli
Definition
hight co2
Term
dementia
Definition
slow onset of disorientation
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delirium
Definition
sudint change in mental status
Term
transporting stroke patent
Definition
paralized side down with padding elevate the head 6 in
Term
assessment of a stroke patent
Definition
cincinnati stroke scale
Term
counter indications for nitro
Definition
fainting with standing lightheadedness headacke
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placenta dose?
Definition
feeds and nouishes the fetus and removes waist
Term
nuchal cord
Definition
umbilical cord around the infints neck
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aBsorb
Definition
spunge
Term
aDsorb
Definition
sticking
Term
normal glucose levels
Definition
80-120
Term
cardiac muscle
Definition
ventricle and atrium involentary
Term
adequate brathing
Definition
12-20 breaths p m
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inadiquit
Definition
under 12 over 20
Term
supine
Definition
laying flat
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foulers
Definition
siting up knees bent to help breath easyer
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trendelenburg
Definition
supine with feet higher than head keeps blood at core
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digestive system
Definition
liver gallbladder stomach small and lage intestine
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