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40 Cards in this Set
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What is Anisocoria?
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Two percent to four percent of people have unequal pupils normally. This condition is known as anisocoria.
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What is Apnea?
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absence of breathing
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What is AVPU?
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patient's level of responsiveness.
A=Awake and Alert, V=Verbal stimulus, P=Painful stimulus, U=Unresponsive |
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What is Battle's Sign?
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A discoloration of the area behind the ear; indication of the possibility of skull fracture, but considered a late sign.
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What is Body Substance isolcaiton precautions?
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The use of protective equipment to minimize the chances of the EMT-I being exposed to contagious diseases.
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What is Cardiac Dysrhythmia?
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A disorder of cardiac rhythm. EX- patient will complain that they fell dizzy, or notice skipped or extra heart beats.
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What is Cerebrospinal Fluid?
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clear fuid surriounding the brain and spinal cord that acts as a cushion.
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What is Cheyne-Stokes?
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pronounced ("chain"-stokes) -
series of rapid then slow respirations followed by aperiods of apnea. |
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What is Costovertebral Angle?
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Angle formed where the lowest rib meets the spinal column.
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What is Detailed Assessment?
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A continuation fo the patient assessment process in which in-depth information is obtained concerning the patient and his or her condition.
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Diastole?
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The relaxtion of the heart, the lower number of BP
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What is Eupnea?
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Normal inhalation and exhalation.
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What is Focused History and Physical Examination?
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An in-depth examination to determine the severity and cause of the patient's condition. It includes both a hand's-on examination and a gathering of the patient's history.
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What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
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A numberical scale ussed for neurologic assessment in a critical patient.
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Hemiplegia?
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A condition of paralysis of the arm and leg on one side of the body.
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What is Hypertension?
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The condition of having high blood pressure.
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What is Hypotension?
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The condition of having low blood pressure.
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What is Initial Assessment?
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A quick evaluation of the patient to determine immediate life-threatening emergencies.
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What is Kussmaul?
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rapid and deep respirations usually found in patients with diabetes or others with imbalances of the acid content in their bodies.
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Neck Vein Distension?
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A bulging outward of the veins in the neck.
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What is Normotension?
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The condition of having normal blood pressure.
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OPQRST
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Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time.
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Orthostatic Hypotension?
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A condition in which a patient's blood pressure suddenly drops upon standing up.
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Paresthesias?
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Paresthesia is a condiiton in which the patient complains of tingling or numbness in the arms or leges.
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What is Pulse Oximeter?
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A device used to determine the percent of hemoglobin bound oxygen in the blood.
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What is Pulse Pressure?
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Obtained by subtracting the diastolic pressure from the systolic pressure.
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What is Pupillary Reactivity?
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The reactivity of a patient's pupils to light.
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What is Rales?
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Rales are a crackling or bubbling sound in the lungs.
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What is Rapid Trauma Assessment?
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A quick and thorough hands-on examination of the trauma patient to evaluate his or her condition.
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What is Rhonchi?
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Rhonchi are a coarse gurgling sound in the lungs during the process of breathing.
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What is Rigidity?
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A condition characterized by hardness and stiffness.
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What is Sample History?
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After obtaining vital signs, take SAMPLE History...S=Signs and Symptoms, A=Allergics,M=Medicine,P=Past Pretinent medical history, L=oral intake, E=Events
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What is Scene Size-Up?
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the immediatioe evaluation of the an emergency scene for safety of the crew, patient, and bystanders.
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What is Sclera?
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The whites of the patient's eyes.
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What is Subcutaneous Emphysema?
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A condition in which air enters the subcutaneous tissue through a hole in the trachea. EX: described by patient as a crunching or crackling below the skin.
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What is Systole?
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The contraction fo the heart. The upper number of blood pressure.
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What is Visual Acuity Examinaiton?
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A brief exam to determine how accurately the patient is seeing. NOTE any blurring, double vision or blindness.
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Wheezes?
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Wheezes are a high-pitched squeal in the lungs during the process of breathing.
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Describe the Six phases of patient assessment?
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Scene size-up, Initial Assessment, Resuscitation, Focused History and physical examination, Detailed assessment, On-going field management.
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What is Paralysis?
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The loss of movement, the loss of sensation, or both. Quadriplegia-loss of A/L, Hemiplegia-A/L on one side of body, Paraplegia is the paralysis of B-legs.
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