| Definition | Term |
| drug used to treat dysrhythmias | Lidocaine
Lange Q & A pg.17 |
| adult compressions per minute | 80- 100
Lange Q & A pg. 18 |
| total number of dissolved particles in solution per kilogram of water | osmality
Lange Q & A pg.18 |
| deficiency of Vitamin D in children that impacts bone growth | Rickets
Lange Q & A pg. 19 |
| bone fails to calcify (adults) | osteomalacia
Lange Q & A pg. 19 |
| legal document that preserves patient's rights when patient is incapable | directive/ living will
Lange Q & A pg. 20 |
| decision maker if patient is not capable | proxy
Lange Q & A pg. 20 |
| medication to increase defecation: used as prep for some radiology exams | cathartics
Lange Q & A pg. 21 |
| medication that inhibits coughing | antitussives
Lange Q & A pg. 21 |
| what fluoro test would be ordered for the diagnosis of varices and achalasia? | esophagram
Lange Q & A pg. 22 |
| dilation of esophagus as a result of cardiac sphincter failure to relax and allow food to pass to stomach | achalasia
Lange Q & A pg. 22 |
| type of shock related to loss of large amounts of blood from bleeding or hemorrhage | hypovolemic shock
Lange Q & A pg. 23 |
| type of shock that pooling blood in the peripheral vessels and it is in cases of trauma to the CNS that decreases arterial resistance and pooling of blood in peripheral | neurogenic shock
Lange Q & A pg. 23 |
| contaminated inanimate objects | fomite
Lange Q & A pg. 24 |
| an insect or animal carrier of infectious organisms | vector
Lange Q & A pg. 24 |
| the health care provider's and the patient's actions contribute to injurious outcome | contributory negligence
Lange Q & A pg. 24 |
| normal ranges for blood pressure | systolic 110-140; diastolic 60-80 |
| catheter used to measure the pumping ability of the heart to obtain pressure readings and for meds | Swanz Ganz
Lange Q & A pg. 25 |
| BUN level | 8- 25milligrams / 100 milliliter
Lange Q & A pg. 27 |
| normal creatinine level | .6 -.15 milligram/ 100 milliliter
Lange Q & A pg. 35 |
