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19 Cards in this Set
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Accessory Muscles |
The secondary muscles of respiration. They include the neck muscles, the chest muscles, and abdominal muscles. |
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Auscultate |
To listen to sounds within an organ with a stethoscope. |
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AVPU Scale |
A method of assessing the level of consciousness by determining whether the patient is awake and alert, responsive to verbal stimuli or pain, or unresponsive. |
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Capillary Refill |
A test that evaluates distal circulatory system by squeezing blood from an area such as a nail bed and watching the speed of its return after releasing the pressure. |
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Capnography |
A noninvasive method that can quickly and efficiently provide information on a patients ventilatory status, circulation, and metabolism. |
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Capnometry |
The use of a capnometer, a device that measures the amount of expired carbon dioxide. |
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Colorimetric Device |
Capnometer or end tidal carbon dioxide detectors are devices that use a chemical reaction to detect the amount of carbon dioxide present in the expired gases by changing colors. |
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Conjuctiva |
The delicate membrane that lines the eye lids and covers the exposed surface of the eye. |
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DCAP-BTLS |
Deformaties, Contusions, Abrasions, Puncteres/Penetrations, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, and Swelling. |
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Focused Assessment |
A type of physical assessment that is typically performed on patients who have sustained non-significant mechanisms of injury or on responsive medical patients. This type of examination is based on the chief complaint and focuses on one body system or part. |
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OPQRST |
Onset, Provocation, Quality, Radiation, Severity, Time |
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Paradoxical Motion |
The motion of the chest wall section that is detached in a flail chest; the motion is exactly the opposite of normal motion during breathing. |
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Pertinent Negatives |
Negative findings that warrant no care or intervention. |
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Pulse Oximetry |
An assessment tool that measures oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in the capillary beds. |
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Rales |
A crackling, rattling breath sound that signals fluid in the air spaces of the lungs |
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Rhonchi |
Coarse, low pitched breath sounds heard in patients with chronic mucus in the upper airways. |
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SAMPLE History |
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, past medical history, last oral intake, events leading up to injury/illness |
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Sclera |
The white portion of the eye, the tough outer coat thst gives protection, to the delicate, light sensitive inner layer. |
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Subcutaneous Emphysema |
The presence of air in soft tissue, causing a characteristic crackling sensation on palpitation. |
