Vocabulary

Question 1

Defibrillator

Answer 1

a device used to deliver a shock to the heart in cases of life-threatening arrhythmias

Question 2

EKG/ECG

Answer 2

a test that records the electrical activity of the heart

Question 3

Hemorrhage

Answer 3

heavy bleeding or blood loss, often a medical emergency

Question 4

Hypoxia

Answer 4

a condition where the body or a part of the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply

Question 5

Triage

Answer 5

the process of sorting patients based on the severity of their injuries or illness to prioritize treatment

Question 6

Shock

Answer 6

insufficient blood flow to the body’s organs, which can lead to organ failure

Question 7

Tension Pneumothorax

Answer 7

life threatening condition where air accumulates in the chest cavity and puts pressure on the lungs and heart

Question 8

GCS (Glass Coma Scale)

Answer 8

A scale used to assess a patient’s level of consciousness based on eye, verbal, and motor response

Question 9

Nitroglycerin

Answer 9

a medication often used for chest pain (Angina) by dilating blood vessels and improving blood flow

Question 10

Contusion

Answer 10

A bruise

Question 11

ICP (Intracranial Pressure)

Answer 11

Pressure inside the skull, which can increase due to brain injury or illness

Question 12

Anaphylaxis

Answer 12

a severe allergic reaction that can cause breathing difficulties, shock, and even death if not treated

Question 13

Oxygen Saturation (Sp02)

Answer 13

the amount of oxygen in the blood, usually measured by a pulse oximeter

Question 14

Laceration

Answer 14

A deep cut or tear in the skin or tissue

Question 15

Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)

Answer 15

a life-threatening heart rhythm that can cause cardiac arrest

Question 16

Systolic

Answer 16

the pressure where the heart beats

Question 17

Diastolic

Answer 17

the pressure when the heart rests between beats

Question 18

Acidosis

Answer 18

a condition in which the blood becomes too acidic

Question 19

Angina

Answer 19

Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to heart muscle, often a sign of heart disease

Question 20

Asystole

Answer 20

A complete absence of electrical activity in the heart (Flatline)

Question 21

Bradycardia

Answer 21

an abnormally slow heart rate, typically less than 60 beats per min

Question 22

Cardiac Arrest

Answer 22

heart stops beating effectively, leading to loss of blood circulation

Question 23

Cardiogenic shock

Answer 23

shock caused by the heart’s inability to pump enough blood to the body, usually due to a heart attack

Question 24

Dysrhythmia

Answer 24

An abnormal heart rhythm, could either be too fast, too slow or irregular

Question 25

Edema

Answer 25

swelling caused by accumulation of fluid in the tissues

Question 26

Embolism

Answer 26

A blockage in a blood vessel caused by an air bubble, fat or blood clot that travels through the bloodstream

Question 27

Hemoptysis

Answer 27

coughing up blood from the lungs

Question 28

Infarction

Answer 28

tissue death caused by a lack of blood flow, such as in a heart attack or stroke

Question 29

Myocardial infarction

Answer 29

A heart attack, when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is blocked causing tissue death

Question 30

Orthopnea

Answer 30

difficulty breathing while lying flat

Question 31

Pneumothorax

Answer 31

a collapsed lung. the presence of air or gas in the pleural space around the lungs

Question 32

Pulmonary embolism (PE)

Answer 32

a blockage in the lungs' blood vessel

Question 33

Bilateral

Answer 33

referring to both sides of the body or both limbs

Question 34

Dyspnea

Answer 34

difficulty or discomfort in breathing, often associated with asthma or heart failure

Question 35

Hypovolemic Shock

Answer 35

a type of shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss

Question 36

Myocardial Ischemia

Answer 36

blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced or blocked

Question 37

Perfusion

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the process of delivering oxygen and nutrients to the tissues through the blood

Question 38

Rales

Answer 38

abnormal lung sounds, often described as crackling or bubbling, heard during breathing

Question 39

Tachypnea

Answer 39

Rapid breathing, often sign of respiratory distress, fever or anxiety

Question 40

Vasoconstriction

Answer 40

the narrowing of the blood vessel, often in response to clod, stress or certain medications, which can increase blood pressure

Question 41

Auscultation

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the act of listening to the sounds of the body

Question 42

Hypovolemia

Answer 42

a condition where there is a low volume of blood or their body fluids, often due to dehydration, bleeding, or fluid loss

Question 43

Kussmaul Respirations

Answer 43

Deep, labored breathing