Test 4 Flashcards

1
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Pulmonary embolism

A

Condition in one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot

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2
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COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis

Common upper respiratory infection

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3
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Emphysema

A

Permanent disease - destruction of the alveolar walls

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4
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Pulmonary edema

(Wet lung)

A

Caused by fluid in lungs
Other causes - pneumonia or heart conditions
Heart failure history

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5
Q

Pneumonia

A

Infection of one or both lungs caused by bacteria, virus or fungi

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6
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Acute coronary syndrome
ACS

A

Lack of oxygen in the heart muscle

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7
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Chest pain due to angina or myocardial infarction due to

A

Blockage of coronary artery

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8
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Embolism

A

Blockage of vessel by a clot or foreign material

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9
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Thrombus

A

A blood clot

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10
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Occlusion

A

Blockage that doesn’t necessarily require blood to be involved

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11
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Aneurysm

A

Dilation or ballooning

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12
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Conditions that narrow or block the arteries of the heart

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Coronary artery disease

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13
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Congestive heart failure

A

The heart is unable to pump blood with normal efficiency

JVD - Pedal edema - dyspnea- pulmonary edema

Swelling of lower extremities

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14
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Treatment for Shock

A

B - blanket
L - lay down
O - oxygen
T - transport

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15
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Stroke evaluation

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F - face
A - Arm
S - Speech
T - time last seen normal

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16
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Administering medicine

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T - time Is it the right time
R - root - is it the right root
A - is it the right amount (dose)
M - is it the right medication
P - is it the correct patient