15 North Carolina Emt Chapter 15

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aneurysm

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a swelling or enlargement of a part of an artery resulting from weakness of the arterial wall

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aphasia

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inability to understand or produce speech

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aura

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experiencing a warning sense prior to an event

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brain stem

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controls basic body functions such as breathing and blood pressure

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cerebellum

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controls muscle and coordination

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cerebrum

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part of the brain above the cerebellum divided into two parts

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hemiparesis

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weakness on one side of the body

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hypoglycemia

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low blood glucose level

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incontinence

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loss of bowel or bladder control

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ischemia

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lack of oxygen that causes cells to not function properly

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postictal state

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period following a seizure that typically includes labored respirations and altered mental status

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seizure

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a temporary alteration in consciousness, classified as generalized, partial, or status elilepticus

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status epilepticus

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a seizure lasting longer than 30 mins

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stroke

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an interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in a loss of brain function

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transient ischemic attack

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stroke symptoms that go away in less than 24 hours

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a ___ is typically characterized by unconsciousness and a generalized severe twitching of all the bodys muscles that lasts several minutes or longer

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seizure

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the ___ controls the most basic functions of the body, such as breathing blood pressure, swallowing, and pupil constriction

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brain stem

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at each vertebrae in the neck and back____ nerves, called spinal nerves branch out from the spinal cord and carry signals to and from the body

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two

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when blood flow to a particular part of the brain is cut off by a blockage inside a blood vessel, the result is

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an ischemic stroke

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patients who are at the highest risk of hemorrhagic stroke are whose who have

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untreated hypertension

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patients with a subarachnoid hemorrhage typically complain of a sudden severe

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headache

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the plaque that builds up in atherosclerosis obstructs blood flow and interferes with the vessels ability to

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dilate

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a TIA, or mini-stroke, is the name given to a stroke when symptoms go away on their own in less than

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24 hours

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patients with a decreased level of consciousness should not be given anything by

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mouth

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hypoglycemia can mimic conditions such as

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stroke

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when assessing a patient with a history of seizure activity, it is important to determine

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if this episode differs from any previous ones

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signs and symptoms of possible seizure activity include

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altered mental status
incontinence
muscle rigidity and twitching

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common causes of altered mental status include

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hypoglycemia
body temp abnormalities
hypoxia

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the principle difference between a patient who has had a stroke and a patient with hypoglycemia almost always has to do with

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mental status

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consider the possibility of ___ in a patient who has had a seizure

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hypoglycemia

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____ are the second most common type of headache and are thought to be caused by changes in blood vessel size in the base of the brain

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migraine headaches

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headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all considered early signs of

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increased intercranial pressure

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people with ____ have a higher risk of hemmorrhagic stroke

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uncontrolled hypertension

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headaches caused by muscle contractions in the head and neck are typically associated with

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tension headache