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| Definition of Occlusion | Blockage of an artery by fatty deposit |
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| What is the common cause for Gastric Distention. | Improper Bag Valve mask ventilation. Improper head placement. |
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| Definition: Braxton-Hicks | Contractions (child birth) |
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| Dyspnea | Difficult or Labored breathing. |
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| Cardiogenic Shock | When the heart ceases to pump sufficient blood in order to maintain adequate perfusion. |
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| What are the 5 P's? | -Pallor -Pain -Pulse -Paralysis -Paresthesia What are the 5 P's used for? | To check adequate circulation. |
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| Definition: Cushing Reflex | -S&S are increase Systolic B.P, Bradycardia, and Eratic Respirations(usually slow) Why does the body do this? and whats another name for this syndrome | A.K.A Cushings Triad Body does this to keep crebral Perfusion during I.C.P Treat by Hyperventilating. |
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| Definition: Diffusion | Movement of gas molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration. |
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| Definition: Somatic Pain | "sharp Pain" Travels along a DEFINITIVE neural route. |
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| Definition: Subdoral Hematoma | "Rupture of small venous vessels in the brain" What are the S&S? | This rupture is slow and onset of S&S an take several hours to show. |
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| If you Feel a pulse in the carotid artery, than the pulse must be.... | pulse is at least 60Bpm |
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| If you feel a pulse on the wrist, than the pulse must be... | pulse is at least 90Bpmm |
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| Definition: Cardiac Contractile Force | Strength of a contraction in the heart. |
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| Definition: Defamation | Is intentional false communication that injures another person's reputation or good name. | Defamation includes slander(verbal and libel) |
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| Definition: Febrile Seizures | A fever that rises VERY rapid in a short period of time. Associated mainly in children. example..... | Fever that rises from 100.2-107.5 in 30 minutes compared to several hours are more likely to turn into seizures. |
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| Definition: Abruptio Placenta | Premature separation of the placenta from the uterus. What are the S&S of Abruptio Placenta | Sudden sharp and tearing pain(Somatic), and the development of a stiff like abdomen. Bleeding can be sever or not be present. |
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| what are New born Vital signs. | Respiration: 30-60 Heart Rate: 100-180 BP: 60-90 systolic Temp: 98-100 F |
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| Definition: Beck's Triad | Beck's Triad is a term to identify S&S for Cardiac Tamponade -Hypo-tension -Distended Neck Veins -Muffled Heart Sounds |
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| Definition: Inotropy | Refers to Cardiac Contractility |
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| Definition: Stroke-Volume | The amount of blood ejected from the heart in one contraction. What effects this?? | 3 things effect stroke volume ............................. -after load -preload -cardiac contractility Force |
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| Definition: Reffered Pain | Pain in a region other than where it is being felt. |
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| What are the following "Rate" for the following: SA Node Rate AV Node Rate Ventricular Pacemaker Rate | SA Node: 60-100 AV Node: 40-60 Ventricular Pacemaker: 20-40 (Purkinje Fibers) |
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| What is the Rule of 9? | Head and Neck: 9% Upper Back:9% Lower Back:9% Front Chest:9% Abdomen:9% Each Arm:9% Front Leg:9% Back of the Leg:9% |
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| Clavicle Fractures may also cause injury to..... | The subclavian Vein. |
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| Definition: Hyphema | Collection of blood in the pupils and the Iris of the eye due to trauma. How do you treat this injury? | Elevate the head |
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| Definition: Viseral Pain | Dull Pain that is poorly localized What kind of organ is most likely injured in viseral pain | Hollow organs |
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| Definition: Dromotropy | Nerve Impulse speed |
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| Definition: Murphy's Sign | Is associated with Gallstones Pain in the right costal margin (right ribs) |
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| Definition: Idiopathic seizure | A seizure occurring without any history of seizures. "usually occurs in children" |
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| Definition: Cullen's Signs | Ecimosis in Abdomen around the umbilicus(sometimes in the flank) suggests intra-abdominal hemmorage |
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| Definition: Adventitious Breath Sounds | Abnormal Breath sounds |
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| What does this acronym stand for? D.C.A.P - B.T.L.S | Deformities Contusions Abrasions Punctures/Penetrations Burns Tenderness Lacerations Swelling |
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| Definition: Aphasia | Inability to speak |
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| Definition: Pulsus Paradoxus | A drop in systolic BP of 10mmhg or more. or The absence of a radial pulse during inspiration. |
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| Definition: Diaphoresis | Sweating Heavily |
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| Definition: Rhinorrhea | Runny Nose |
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| Definition: Hypoxemia | Decreased blood oxygen level |
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| Definition C.P.A.P | Used in C.H.F it pushes fluid back to alveoli and capillaries to re leave lungs of fluid and give time for drugs like diuretics to work. |
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| What is Starling's Law? | The more the myocardial Muscle is stretched the greater the force of contraction. Thus the greater the preload will be. |
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| What is a Flail Chest? | The motion of a flail segment opposite to the normal motion of the chest wall. |
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| What is "resting potential" refer to? | More potasium inside cell, and less sodium outside of the cell. This causes the hear to contract. What is another work for this? | Polarization. |
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| What does the acronym stand for? O.P.Q.R.S.T - A.S.P.N | -Onset -Provoke -Quality -Radiation/Region -Severity -Time -Associated Symptoms -Pertinent Negative(absent symptoms) Used for History. |
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| Definition: Gravidity | Number of times a woman has been pregnant |
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| Definition: Parity | Number of pregnancies carried to full term |
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| Definition: Primi gravidad | First time pregnant |
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| Definition: Multi Gravidad | Pregnant more than once |
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| Definition: Nulli Gravidad | Never been pregnant |
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| Definition: Primi Para | Has given birth to 1st child |
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| Definition: Multi-Para | Delivered more than one child |
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| Definition: Nuli Para | Never Delivered child birth |
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| What is Ischemia? | Lack of oxygen |
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| What is "Decorticate Posture?" | It is a position described as: Arms flexed inwards and legs extended out with fist clenched. what is this usually characterized with? | Associated with a lesion at or above the upper brain stem. |
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| What is the term "Down and Dirty Dopamine" refer to? | Take 10% of the patients weight in LB's and then subtract 2. Gives you the drops per minute of dopamine a patient should get. |
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| What does this acronym stand for: S.L.U.D.G.E | S: Salivation L: Lacrimation U: Urination D: Defecation G: G.I upset E: Emesis What is the acronym useful for? | Signs of poisoning. |
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| Definition: Osmosis | The passage of a "solvent" such as water through a cell membrane (ex.salt moves water) |
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