ANATOMY
SHOCK
TRAUMA/MEDICAL
ACRONYMS
MEDS
100

THIS IS WHERE YOU PLACE AN EPI AUTO INJECTOR

WHAT IS THE LATERAL THIGH?

100

Inadequate amount of fluid or volume in the system.

WHAT IS HYPOVOLEMIC SHOCK?

100

A young man fell and landed on his outstretched hand, resulting in pain and deformity to the left midshaft forearm. Distal circulation should be assessed at this pulse

what is radial?
100

the R in RTA

what is rapid?

100

Systolic blood pressure <100 and erectile dysfunction meds within 48 hours are contraindications for this medication

what is nitro?

200

IN REFERENCE TO THE SHOULDER, THE ELBOW IS____

WHAT IS DISTAL?

200

Shock due to widespread vasodilation

WHAT IS DISTRIBUTIVE SHOCK?

200

During transport of a patient with a head injury, this assessment factor will provide you with the most information regarding the patient's condition

what is mental status?

200

the V in AVPU

what is verbal stimuli?

200

Medications come in many forms. Oral glucose is an example of a

what is gel?

300

THE PORTION OF THE BRAIN THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR BALANCE AND COORDINATION

WHAT IS THE CEREBELLUM?

300

In an acute injury setting, neurogenic shock is commonly accompanied by___

WHAT IS HYPOTHERMIA?
300

Dyspnea is MOST accurately defined as

what is shortness of breath?

300

the L in SAMPLE

what is last oral intake?

300

this assisted medication delivers the same amount of medication every time it is used.

what is an MDI?

400

THE NOSE, MOUTH, PHARNYX, LARNYX MAKE UP THIS SECTION OF THE AIRWAY

WHAT IS THE UPPER AIRWAY?

400

Temporary, widespread vasodilation and syncope caused by a sudden nervous system reaction

WHAT IS Psychogenic shock

400

A young male is unresponsive after overdosing on an opioid. He is not breathing and his pulse is weak. The EMT should immediately

What is ventilate with a BVM?

400

the S in OPQRST

what is severity?
400

this assisted med comes in a nasal spray and an auto injector

what is narcan?

500

THE CERVICAL, THORACIC,____, SACRAL, AND COCCYX VERTEBRAE MAKE UP THE SPINE.

WHAT IS LUMBAR?

500

A 70-year-old female was recently discharged from the hospital following a total hip replacement. Today, she presents with restlessness, tachycardia, and a blood pressure of 100/64 mm Hg. Her skin is warm and moist. You should be MOST suspicious that she is experiencing___

WHAT IS SEPTIC SHOCK?

500

Which of these patients is least likely to experience hypoxia: pleural effusion, severe anxiety, pulmonary edema, and prolonged seizures

what is severe anxiety?

500

the A in DCAPBTLS

what are abrasions?

500

this is the correct dosage for aspirin

what is 325 mg?

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