emt l Flashcards
1
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labia majora
A
fleshy lips of the vagina w/ pubic hair
2
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labia minora
A
fleshy lips of the vagina w/o pubic hair
3
Q
labored breathing
A
impaired air movement
4
Q
lacrimal glands
A
tear glands
5
Q
larynx
A
voice box. dignifies upper and lower airways
6
Q
lateral plane
A
left and right plane
7
Q
LDB
A
lucas device
8
Q
length-based resuscitation tape
A
estimate child’s weight by childs height
9
Q
lesser trochanter
A
superior part of the femur
10
Q
leukotrienes
A
chemical that contributes to anaphylaxis
11
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lewisite
A
blistering agent
12
Q
ligaments
A
bone-bone connection
13
Q
lightening
A
movement of fetus in late-term pregnancy
14
Q
linear skull fractures
A
fractures in the temporoparietal region of the skull (side); 80% of fractures; nondisplaced skull fracture
15
Q
liver
A
solid organ; RUQ; directly below diaphragm; produces bile; stores glucose
