Towards the midline of the body
What is Mediac
The back of the body or body part
What is Posterior
Septic Shock is usually caused by
What is an infection
One sided weakness, aphasia and altered level of of Consciousness
What is a stroke
Towards the side, away from the midline of the body
What is Lateral
Referring to the front of the body, a synonym for the anterior
What is Ventral
Early stage of shock when body can still function, although symptoms may still be present
What is Compensated Shock
epilepsy, brain tumors, brain infection, drug overdose
What is common causes of seizures
On both sides
What is Bilateral
Referring to the back of the body, a synonym for posterior
What is Dorsal
Normal glucose reading in fasting adults
What is 80-120 MG/OL
mnemonic used to remember how to assess stroke
What is FAST (facial droop, arm drift, speech and time when it started)
A line drawn vertically from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
What is Mid Axillary line
Normal Anatomical position
What is Supine position
Symptoms of of Hypoglycemia
What is moist skin, increased raspatory rate confusion and dizziness
What are common medical causes of ALOC
The Front of the body
What is Anterior
Describes position below or lower than another part of the proper
What is inferior
Refers to patient privacy laws
What is HIPPA
Inability to speak or understand speech
What is Aphasia