Test 1 EMT
Cushing's triad
Signs of increased intracranial pressure: 1. hypertension 2. bradycardia 3. irregular respirations
Orthostatic Vitals
a series of vitals taken, starting with supine position, then sitting, and again standing used to determine hypovolemia
Epigastrium
abdominal region above the stomach
Asistole
absents of heart electric
AV node
relays electrical impulses from atria into ventricles
eclampsia
true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and coma
sublingular
under the tongue
Electrical system of the heart
when angina occurs this system becomes severely deprived of oxygen.
30 mins
when blood-flow is cut off how long till heart tissue infarction.
pediatrics
Sea-saw , Nostril Flare
acute myocardial infarction
Complete blockage of coronary artery
OPQRST
Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation, Severity, Timing.
The anterior fontanelle fuses together between the ages of:
9 and 18 months
AVPU scale
Alert, Verbal, Pain, Unresponsive
Wheezing
Difficult breathing with a high-pitched whistling or sighing sound during expiration
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Incident Command System
chayne-stokes breathing
Irregular breathing with increased rate followed by apnea
Beck's triad
Jugular Venous distension, muffled heart sounds, decreased BP -----> Cardiac Tamponade
Automaticity
The ability of the heart to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own.
SAMPLE
Trauma, Medical.
preeclampsia
a complication of pregnancy characterized by hypertension, edema, and proteinuria
Parenterel
any administration not through the GI tract
PAT triangle
appearance, work of breathing, circulation
Mediastinum
area between the lungs containing the heart, aorta, venae cavae, esophagus, and trachea
vesicate
blister, irrigate with water ASAP.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
clot in a major artery typically the legs
Atherosclerosis
condition in which fatty deposits called plaque build up on the inner walls of the arteries
DECAP-BTLS
deformities, contusions, abrasions, punctures, burns, tenderness, lacerations, swelling
Asprin Contraindications
hypersensitivity to ASA, can't swallow, unconscious, gastric bleeding, stomach ulcer, current use of blood thinners
placenta previa
implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus, as the uterus dilates causes bleeding.
MAST/PASG
improve the blood supply to the upper body and vital signs
A 16 year old female complains of vaginal bleeding and abdominal cramping that began several hours ago. During your assessment interview, you should:
inquire about the possibility of pregnancy in private, if possible
escemia
lack of blood flow to the heart angina
left sided heart failure
left sided failure causes fluid back up into the lungs as well as presents with pulmonary edema and respiratory distress.
Ingestion
most common form of drug use
stridor
strained, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration caused by obstruction in the pharynx or larynx
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome, or crib death; cause unknown. Cannot be explained by autopsy. Associated failure of synapse of nerves to activate the diaphragm
Stoma
surgical opening between an organ and the surface of the body
Diaphoretic
sweating
miocardial infarction
tissue death because of lack of blood supply
Defribrillation
works best if preformed within 2 minutes
Atypical MI
your elderly female patient complains of weakness and abdominal pain, youre IoS should be.
