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21 Cards in this Set
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the supply of oxygen to and removal of wastes from the cells and tissues of the body as a result of the flow of blood through the capillaries
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perfusion
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inability of the body to adequately circulate blood to the bodys cells to supply them with oxygen and nutrients
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hypoperfusion (shock)
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bleeding, especially severe bleeding
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hemorrhage
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Functions of Blood
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Transprtation of gases
Excretion Protection Regulation |
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bleeding from and artery; bright red blood and is rapid, profuse, and difficult to control
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arterial bleeding
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bleeding from a vein; dark red blood and has steady flow, easy to control
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venous bleeding
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bleeding from capillaries; slow, oozing flow
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capillary bleeding
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a bulky dressing held in position with a tightly wrapped bandage to apply pressure to help control bleeding
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pressure dressing
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a site where a main artery lies near the surface of the body and directly over a bone
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pressure point
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the major artery in the upper arm
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brachial artery
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the major artery supplying the thigh
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femoral artery
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a device used for bleeding control that constricts all blood flow to and from an extremity
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tourniquet
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a device used to apply pressure to the lower extremities keeping blood and oxygen in the upper body and brain. preventing shock
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pneumatic anti-shock garment
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another word for nosebleed
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epistaxis
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when the patient is developing shock but the body is still able to maintain perfusion
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compensated shock
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occurs when the body can no longer compensate for low blood volume or lack of perfusion
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decompensated shock
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when the body has lost the battle to maintain perfusion to vital organs
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irreversible shock
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shock resulting from blood or fluid loss
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hypovolemic shock
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shock resulting from blood loss
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hemorrhagic shock
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shock brought on by inadequate pumping action of the heart
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cardiogenic shock
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shock due to nerve paralysis resulting in the dilation of blood vessels that increases the volume of the circulatory system beyond the point where it can be filled
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neurogenic shock
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