Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

ch 31 key terms

TermDefinition
Acute referring to a condition with a rapid onset
Anaphylaxis extreme hypersensitivity reaction to a substance that can lead to shock and life-threating respiratory collapse
Angina chest pain caused by inadequate oxygen to the heart
CPR Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. a planned action or restoring consciousness or life
Convulsion An involuntary muscle contraction
Erythema skin redness, often caused by inflammation or infection
Gait a particular way of walking or ambulating
Hypersensitivity state of being excessively sensitive to a substance, often with allergic reactions
Syncope loss of consciousness caused by inefficient blood to the brain.
Allergy a substance, such as pollen, that causes an allergic reaction
Hypoglycemia abnormally low blood glucose level
Hypotension abnormally low blood pressure
Myocardial Infarction condition in which damage to the muscular tissue of the heart is commonly caused by obstructed circulation, also referred to as a heart attack.
Hyperventilating abnormally fast or deep breathing
Created by: 100026011
Popular Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards