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EMT Vocabulary 31-34 Flashcards

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Abruptio placenta (31)

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A premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus

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Amniotic sac

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The fluid filled, bag like membrane in which the fetus develops

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Apgar score

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A scoring system for assessing the status of a newborn that assigns a number value to each of five areas of assessment

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Birth canal

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The vagina and cervix

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Bloody show

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A small amount of blood at the vagina that appears at the beginning of labor and may include a plug of pink tinged mucus that is discharged when the cervix begins to dilate

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Breech presentation

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A delivery in which the buttocks come out first

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Cervix

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The narrowest portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina

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Crowning

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The appearance of the infant’s head a the vaginal opening during labor

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Eclampsia

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Seizures resulting from severe hypertension in a pregnant woman

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Ectopic pregnancy

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A pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube

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Embryo

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The fertilized egg that is the early stages of a fetus

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Endometrium

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The lining of the inside of the uterus

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Fetal alcohol syndrome

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A condition of infants who are born to women who consume alcohol during pregnancy; characterized by growth and physical problems, mental retardation, and a variety of congenital abnormalities

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Fetus

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The developing, unborn infant inside the uterus

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Fundus

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The dome shaped top of the uterus

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Gestational diabetes

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Diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who did not have diabetes before pregnancy

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Lightening

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A sensation felt by a pregnant patient when the fetus positions itself for delivery

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Limb presentation

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A delivery in which the presenting part is a single arm, leg, or foot

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Meconium

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A dark green material in the amniotic fluid that can indicate distress or disease in the newborn; the meconium can be aspirated into the infant’s lungs during delivery; the infant’s first bowel movement

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Miscarriage

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The passage of the fetus and placenta before 20 weeks; spontaneous abortion

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Multigravida

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A woman who has had previous pregnancies

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Nuchal cord

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An umbilical cord that is wrapped around the infant’s neck

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Placenta

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The tissue attached to the uterine wall that nourishes the fetus through the umbilical cord

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Placenta previa

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A condition in which the placenta develops over and covers the cervix

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Preeclampsia

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A condition of late pregnancy that involves headache, visual changes, and swelling of the hands and feet; also called pregnancy induced hypertension

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Presentation

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The position in which an infant is born; the part of the infant that appears first

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Primigravida

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A woman who is experiencing her first pregnancy

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Prolapse of the umbilical cord

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A situation in which the umbilical cord comes out of the vagina before the infant

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Spina bifida

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A developmental defect in which a portion o f the spinal cord or meninges may protrude outside of the vertebrae and possibly even outside of the body, usually at the lower third of the spine in the lumbar area

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Supine hypotensive syndrome

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Low blood pressure resulting from compression of the inferior vena cava by the weight of the pregnant uterus when the mother is supine

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Umbilical cord

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The conduit connecting mother to infant via that placenta; contains two arteries and one vein

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Vertex presentation (Also see stages of labor cards)

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A delivery in which the head comes out first

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Adolescents (32)

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Children between 12-18 years of age

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Apparent life threatening event (ALTE)

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An event that causes unresponsiveness, cyanosis, and apnea in an infant, who then resumes breathing with stimulation

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Blanching

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Turning white

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Bradypnea

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Slow respiratory rate; ominous sign in a child that indicates impending respiratory arrest

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Central pulses

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Pulses that are closest to the core (central) part of the body where the vital organs are located; include the carotid, femoral, and apical pulses

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Child abuse

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A general term applying to all forms of child abuse and neglect

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Generalized tonic clonic seizure

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A seizure that features rhythmic back and forth motion of an extremity and body stiffness

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Infancy

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The first year of life

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Grunting

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An “uh” sound heard during exhalation; reflects the child’s attempt to keep the alveoli open; a sign of increased work of breathing

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Nares

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The external openings of the nostrils. A single nostril opening is called a naris

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Neglect

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Refusal or failure on the part of the caregiver to provide life necessities

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Neisseria menigitides

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A form of bacterial meningitis characterized by rapid onset of symptoms, often leading to shock and death

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pediatric assessment triangle (PAT)

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A structured assessment tool that allows you to rapidly form a general impression of the infant or child without touching him or her; consists of assessing appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin

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Pediatric resuscitation tape measure

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A tape used to estimate an infant or child’s weight on the basis of length; appropriate drug doses and equipment sizes are listed on the tape

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Pediatrics

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A specialized medical practice devoted to the care of the young

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Pertussis

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An acute infectious disease characterized by a catarrhal stage, followed by a paroxysmal cough that ends in a whooping inspiration

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Preschool age

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Children between 3-6 years of age

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School age

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Children between 6-12 years of age

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Shaken baby syndrome

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A syndrome seen in abused infants and children’ that patient has been subjected to violent, whiplash type shaking injuries inflicted by the abusing individual that may cause coma, seizures, and increased intracranial pressure due to tearing of the cerebral veins with consequent bleeding into the brain

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Sniffing position

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Optimum neutral head position for the uninjured child who requires airway management

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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

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Death of an infant or young child that remains unexplained after a complete autopsy

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Toddler

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The period following infancy until 3 years of age

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Tachypnea

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Increased respiratory rate

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Working of breathing

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An indicator of oxygenation and ventilation. Work of breathing reflects the child’s attempt to compensate for hypoxia

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What are the three stages of labor? (31)

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Dilation of the cervix, delivery of the infant, and delivery of the placenta

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What is the beginning and end of the first stage of labor?

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The first stage begins with the onset of contractions as the fetus enters the birth canal and ends when the cervix is fully dilated

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What is the beginning and end of the second stage of labor?

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The second stage of labor begins when the fetus begins to enter the birth canals and ends when the infant is born

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What is the beginning and end of the third stage of labor?

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The last stage of labor begins with the birth of the infant and ends with the delivery of the placenta

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What is a premature infant considered?

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Any infant who delivers before 8 months (36 weeks) or weights less than 5 lbs at birth

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What is a post term pregnancy?

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After 42 weeks

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What is a full term pregnancy?

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Between 37-42 weeks

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (33)

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A condition in which the walls of the aorta in the abdomen weaken and blood leaks into the ayers of the vessel, causing it to bulge

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Advance directives

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Written documentation that specifies medical treatment for a competent patient should the patient become unable to make decisions, also called living will

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Aneurysm

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An enlargement of a part of an artery, resulting from weakening of the arterial wall

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Ascites

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Fluid in the abdomen

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Cataracts

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Clouding of the lens of the eye or its surrounding transparent membranes

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Decubitus ulcers

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Also known as bedsores. these are sores caused by the pressure of skin against a surface for long periods. These sores can range from a pink discoloration of the skin to a deep wound that may invade into bone or organs

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Deep venous thrombosis

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The formation of a blood clot within the larger veins of an extremity, typically following a period of prolonged immobilization

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Delirium

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A more or less sudden change in mental status marked by the inability to focus, think logically, and maintain attention

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Dementia

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The slow onset of progressive disorientation shortened attention spain and loss of cognitive function

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Dyspnea

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Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

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Elder abuse

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Any action of the part of an older person’s family member, caregiver, or other associated person that takes advantage of the older person’s person, property, or emotional state; also called granny beating and parent battering

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Geriatrics

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The assessment and treatment of disease in someone who is 65 years or older

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Jugular vein distention

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A visual bulging of the jugular veins in the neck that can be caused by fluid overload, pressure in the chest, cardiac tamponade, or tension pneumothorax

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Kyphosis

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A forward curling of the back caused by an abnormal increase in the curvature of the spine

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Melena

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Black, tarry stool

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Methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus

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A bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body and is often resistant to commonly used antibiotics; can be found on the skin, in surgical wound, in the bloodstream, lungs, and urinary tract

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Neuropathy

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A group of conditions in which the nerves leaving the spinal cord are damaged, resulting in distortion of signals to or from the brain

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Osteoporosis

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A generalized bone disease, commonly associated with postmenopausal women, in which there is a reduction in the amount of bon mass leading to fractures after minimal trauma in either sex

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Peptic ulcer disease

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An abrasion of the stomach or small intestine

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Pneumonia

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An inflammation/infection of the lung from a bacterial, viral, or fungal cause

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Polypharmacy

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The use of multiple medications by a patient as typically seen in elderly people

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Presbycusis

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An age related condition of the ear that produces progressive bilateral hearing loss that is most noted at higher frequencies

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Pulmonary embolism

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A condition that causes a sudden blockage of the pulmonary artery by a venous clot

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Respiratory syncytial virus

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A highly contagious virus that causes an infection of the upper and lower respiratory system

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Syncope

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A fainting spell or transient loss of consciousness, often caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain

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Unilateral pedal edema

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Pedal edema is a swelling of the foot and ankle caused by fluid overload; unilateral would present in only one extremity

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Urinary tract infection

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A bacterial infection that affects the urinary tract

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Cerebral Palsy (34)

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A term for a group of disorders characterized by poorly controlled body movement

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Colostomy

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A surgical procedure to establish an opening between the colon and the surface of the body

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Developmental disability

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Insufficient development of the rain, resulting in some level of dysfunction or impairment

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Down Syndrome

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A genetic chromosomal defect that can occur during fetal development and that results in mental retardation as well a certain physical characteristics, such a a round head with a flat occiput and slanted, wide set eyes

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Ileostomy

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A surgical procedure to create an opening between the small intestine and the surface of the body

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Obesity

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A condition in which a person has an excessive amount of body fat

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Sensorineural deafness

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A permanent lack of hearing caused by a lesion or damage of the inner ear

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Shunts

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Tubes that drain fluid from the brain to another part of the body outside of the brain, such as the abdomen, that lowers pressure in the brain

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Spina bifida

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A development defect in which a portion of the spinal cord or meninges may protrude outside of the vertebrae and possibly even outside of the body, usually at the lower third of the spine in the lumbar area

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Tracheostomy tube

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Plastic tube placed within the tracheostomy site (stoma)

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