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16 Cards in this Set
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Antimicrobial Agent |
Decreases number of pathogens in an area by destroying their growth |
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Bacteremia |
Presence of bacteria in blood |
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Endogenous |
Occurring within the body or community |
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Exogenous |
Organisms entering from outside the body and cause infection |
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Neutropenic isolation |
Prevents microorganisms from coming into contact with the client |
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Anaphylaxis |
State of shock |
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Avulsion injury |
Tooth knocked out |
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Caustic |
Burning; destructive to tissues |
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Debride |
Removal of material from wound |
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Epiataxis |
Nosebleed |
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Extrication |
Removal of a victim |
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Syncope |
Fainting |
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Stridor |
Shrill harsh sound |
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Pneumothorax |
Collapse of a lung, due to air or gas in chest cavity |
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Mediastinal shift |
During a traumatic injury, shift of organs to opposite side of injury |
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Intubation |
Endotrachael tube is inserted thru mouth into trachea |
