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Medical Terminology
OB/GYN and Pediatrics
Medical Emergencies
Traumatic Emergencies
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A high pitched whistling sound
What are wheezes
100
Common infection of the upper airway that causes swelling beneath the glottis causing a "seal bark" sound
What is Croup
100
Elevated core temperature, hot dry or moist skin, rapid pulse and altered mental status
What is heat stroke
100
Pulsating mass, patient complains of a tearing sensation, decreased pulses to the lower extremities, unequal BP's bilaterally
What is an aortic aneurysm
100
2.5 to 5 mg in 3cc
What is the dosage for Albuterol
200
Black and blue discoloration
What is ecchymosis
200
A bacterial infection that causes swelling of the epiglottis
What is Epiglottitis
200
Cool clammy skin, altered mental status, rapid pulse, decreased glucose level.
What is hypoglycemia
200
Increased difficulty breathing, absent lung sounds to injured side, JVD, tracheal deviation, diminished lung sounds on the uninjured side.
What is a tension pnuemothorax
200
0.4 mg to 2 mg IM
What is the dosage for Narcan
300
Increased respiratory effort resulting from impaired respiratory function, while tidal volume and respiratory rate are still adequate
What is respiratory distress
300
Inflammation of the mucusol layer within the bronchioles by a viral infection in children less than 2 years of age
What is bronchiolitis
300
An organized cardiac rhythm in which the Ventricles are the primary pacing site.
What is VTACH
300
Decreased heart tones, JVD, increased heart rate, decreased pulses and narrowing pulse pressures
What is pericardial tamponade
300
0.3 mg administered SQ
What is Epinephrine
400
Fluid in and around the alveoli in the lungs
What is pulmonary edema
400
A long term inflammatory process that increases production of mucus and an acute narrowing of the airways through inflammation of airway tissues in the lower airways
What is asthma
400
Dyspnea, JVD, Rales, Cynanosis and inability to sleep lying flat
What is left sided heart failure
400
Full thickness burn covering ten percent of the body or burn associated with respiratory injury
What is a critical burn
400
1.25 to 2.5 mg administered in Saline
What is Ipratroprium
500
The delivery of oxygen and other nutrients to the cells of all organ systems
What is perfusion
500
This score can provide an overall indication of the baby's condition
What is an Apgar score
500
O2 via NC at 4 lpm, 325 mg of Aspirin, position of transport, administration of patient's own Nitroglycerin
What is the treatment for AMI
500
A loss of responsiveness followed by a lucid period, followed by decreasing mental status, severe headache, increased blood pressure and vomiting
What is an epidural hematoma
500
This drug is used as an antipyretic and its dose is 10-15 mg / kg
What is Acetaminophen