Emt Chapter 8

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accessory muscles

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the secondary muscles of respiration.

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auscultate

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to listen to sound within an organ with a stethoscope.

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AVPU scale

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a method of assessing the level of consciousness by determining whether the patient is awake and alert responsive to verbal stimulus or pain or unresponsive.

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blood pressure

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the pressure of circulating blood against the walls of the arteries.

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bradycardia

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a slow heart rate less than 60 beats/min.

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breath sounds

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an indication of air movement in the lungs usually assessed with a stethoscope.

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capillary refill

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a test that evaluates distal circulatory system function by squeezing (blanching) blood from an area such as nail bed and watching the speed of its return after releasing the pressure.

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capnography

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a noninvasive method that can quickly and efficiently provide information on a patient's ventilatory status circulation and metabolism.

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capnometry

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the use of a capnometer a device that measures the amount of expired carbon dioxide.

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carbon dioxide

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carbon dioxide is a component of air and typically makes up 0.3% of air at sea level .

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chief complaint

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the reason a patient called for help.

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coagulate

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to form a clothing to plug an opening in an injured blood vessel and stop bleeding.

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colorimetric devices

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capnometer or end-tidal carbon dioxide detectors are devices that are devices that use a chemical reaction to detect the amount of carbon dioxide present in expired gases by changing colors.

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conjunctive

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the delicate membrane that lines the eyelids and covers the exposed surface of the eye.

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crepitus

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a bluish grey skin color that is caused by a reduced level of oxygen in the blood.

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DCAP-BTLS

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a mnemonic for assessment in which each area of the body is evaluated for deformities contusions abrasions punctures/penetration burns tenderness laceration and swelling.

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diaphoretic

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characterized by profuse sweating

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diastolic pressure

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the pressure that reminds in the arteries during the relaxing phase of the hearts cycle(diastole) when the left ventricle is at rest.

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end-tidal co2

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the amount of carbon dioxide present in exhaled breath.

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focused assessment

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a type of physical assessment that is typically preformed on patient's who have sustained nonsignificant mechanisms of injury or on responsive medical patient's.

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Frostbite

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Damage to tissue is the results of exposure to cold frozen or partially frozen body parts are frostbitten

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Full body scan

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A systematic head to toe examination that is performed during the Secondary Assessment on a patient who has sustained a significant mechanism of injury is unconscious or is in critical condition

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General impression

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The overall initial impression that determines the priority for patient care

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Golden period

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the time from injury to definitive care during which treatment of shock and traumatic injuries should occur because survival potential is best

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guarding

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Involuntary muscle contraction(spasms) I love the abdominal wall in an effort to protect an inflamed abdominal

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History taking

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A stamp with the patient assessment process supper I'd see till about the patient's chief complained and an account of the patient's signs and symptoms

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hypertension

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Blood pressure that is higher than the normal range

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Hypotension

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Blood pressure that is lower than the normal range

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Hypothermia

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A condition in which the internal body temperature falls below 95°F(35°C) after exposure to a cold environment

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Incident command system

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a system implemented manage disasters and mass on multiple casualty and incidences in which section Chiefs including finance logistics operations and planning report to the incident commander

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jaundice

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yellow skin or sclera that is caused by liver disease or dysfunction

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labored breathing

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breathing that requires visibly increased effort

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mechanism of injury (MOI)

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the way in which traumatic injuries occur the force that act on the body to cause damage

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nasal flaring

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flaring out of the nostrils indicating that there is an airway obstruction

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nature of illness (NOI)

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the general type is illness a patient is experiencing.

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OPQRST

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an abbreviation for key terms used in evaluating a patient's pain

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orientation

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Mental state of the person is measured by the memory of person(name) place(current location) time ( current year and month and approximate date) and event ( what happened)

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palpate

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to examine by touch

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paradoxical motion

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The motion of the chest wall section that is detached in a flail chest

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Perfusion

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Circulation of blood With in an Organ or tissue

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Personal protective equipment(PPE)

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Clothing or specialized equipment that provides protection to the wearer

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pertinent negatives

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Negative findings warrant no care or investigation

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Primary assessment

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A step with an LED patient assessment process that identifies and initiates treatment of immediate and potential life threats

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Pulse

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The pressure waves that occurs each heartbeat causes a surge in the blood circulation to the arteries

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pulse oximetry

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An assessment tool that measures oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the capillary beds

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rales

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a crackling rattling breath sound that signals fluid in the air space of the lungs

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reassessment

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A step within the patient assessment process that is performed at regular intervals during the assessment process

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Responsiveness

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The way and which are patient response to external stimuli verbal stimuli(sound) tactile stimuli(touch) and painful stimuli

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retractions

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movements in which the skin pulls in around the ribs during inspection

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rhonchi

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coarse low-pitched breath sounds heard in patient's with chronic mucus in the upper airways

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SAMPLE history

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A brief history of the patient's condition to determine signs and symptoms allergies medications pertinent past history last oral intake and events leading to the injury or illness

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scene size up

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a step within the patient assessment process that involves a quick assessment of the scene and the surroundings to provide information about scene safety and the mechanism of injury or natureof illness before you enter and begin patient care

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sclera

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the white portion of the eye

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Secondary Assessment

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a step within the patient assessment process in which a systematic physical examination of the patient is preformed

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shallow respirations

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respirations that are characterized by little movement of the chest wall(reduction tidal volume) or poor chest excusion

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sign

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objective findings that can be seen heard felt smelled or measured

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sniffing position

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an upright position in which the patient's head and chin are thrust slightly forward to keep the airway open

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spontaneous respirations

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breathing that occurs with no assistance

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standard precautions

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protective measures that have traditionally been developed by the centers for disease control and prevention for use in dealing with objects blood body fluid and other potential exposure risks of communicable disease

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stridor

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a harsh high pitched crowing inspiratory sound such as the sound often heard in acute laryngeal(upper airway) obstruction

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subcutaneous emphysema

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the presence of air in soft tissue causing a characteristic crackling sensation on palpation

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symptom

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subjective findings that the patient feels it can be identified only by the patient

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systolic pressure

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the increased pressure in an artery with each contraction of the ventricles (sterile)

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tachycardia

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a rapid heart rate more than 100 beats/min

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tidal volume

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the amount of air (in milliliters) that is moved in or out of the lungs during one breath

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triage

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the process of establishing treatment and transportation priorities according to severity of injury and medical need

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tripod position

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an upright position in which the patient leans forward onto two arms stretched forward and thrusts the head and chin forward

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two to three word dyspnea

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a severe breathing problem in which a patient can speak only two to three words at a time without pausing to take a breath

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vasoconstriction

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narrowing of a blood vessel

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vital signs

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The keys signs that are used to evaluate the patient's overall condition including respirations pulse blood pressure level of consciousness and skin characteristics