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calcaneus

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heel bone

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capillaries

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small blood vessels, connects arterioles and venules

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capillary refill

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test, evaluates distal circulatory

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capillary vessels

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permit transfer of oxygen, co2 and nutrients

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capnometry

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use of capnometer, evaluates expired co2

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carboys

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containers, 5 - 15 gal

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cardiac output / CO

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measure of blood circulated in 1 min. Stroke volume x Heart Rate

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cardiac tamponade

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compression of heart due to fluid in pericardial sac, lower cardiac output

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cardiogenic shock

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not enough oxy to tissues of body. complication of large acute myocardial infarction

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cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CPR

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carnia

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trachea bifurcates (divides) into left and right main stem bronchi

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carotid artery

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artery to head and brain

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carpals

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wrist bones

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cavitation

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speed, bullet pressure waves

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15
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cellular metabolism

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chemical reaction that supplies cells with energy

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central neurogenic hyperventilation

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deep, rapid breathing, without acetone breath odor

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cerebellum

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little brain, fine body movements

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cerebral edema

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swelling of brain

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cerebral palsy

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poor control of body movement

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cerebrovascular accident / CVA

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stroke

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cerebrum

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largest part of brain, grey matter, hearing, speech, balance, vision etc

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cervical spine

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first 7 vertebrae in neck

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cervix

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neck of the uterus

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chemoreceptors

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monitor the levels of oxygen, co2 and pH of CSF and provides feedback

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chest compression fraction
total percentage of time of active chest compression s
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cheyne-stokes respirations
cyclical breathing, abnormal, increase and decrease in depth, followed by period of apnea
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congestive heart failure / CHF
heart loses part of pump ability, fluid into lungs
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cholecystitis
gallbladder inflammation
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chordae tendineae
prevents heart from inverting
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chronic bronchitis
irritation of major lung passages
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease / COPD
chronic obstruction of lung airflow
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chyme
substance that leaves the stomach
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Central Nervous System
brain and spinal cord
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coagulation
clotting of blood
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cold zone
safe area at HazMat incidents
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colostomy
creates stoma (opening between colon and body surface)
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commotio cordis
blunt chest injury caused by sudden blow in critical portion of heartbeat
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compartment syndrome
swelling of a combined space
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compassion fatigue
lessening of compassion
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compensated shock
early shock, can compensate for blood loss
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concussion
temporary loss or alteration of part or all of brain ability without brain damage
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conjunctivita
membrane that lines the eyelids
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conjunctivitis
inflammation of the conjunctivita
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continuous positive airway pressure / CPAP
ventilation of critical patients with respiratory distress, may prevent intubation
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contraindications
condition, may make meds or treatment inappropriate and may cause harm
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contusion
bleeding beneath the skin, bruise ecchymosis
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conventional reasoning
child looks for approval
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cornea
transparent layer of eye
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coronal plane
front and back plan e
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coronary arteries
carry blood and nutrients to heart
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coup-contrecoup brain injury
brain injury when force causes injury to opposite side of initial injury
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coxae
hip bones, coxa (singular)
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CQI
internal and external reviews
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crackles
crackling, rattling, fluid in air spaces
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cranium
8 bones of the skull
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crepitus
bone-on-bone rubbing
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cricoid cartilage
firm ridge, lower part of larynx
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cricothyroid membrane
connects thyroid and cricoid cartilage
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Croup
inflammation of the upper respiratory airway, may cause partial obstructions
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crush syndrome
trapped body parts for long period of time
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cultural imposition
impose beliefs due to belief that theirs is superior
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cyanide
agent, effects oxygen use
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cyanosis
blue color,
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cystitis
bladder inflammation

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