Emergency & Clinical Care Terms (Ch 1-9)

Hand

• Metacarpals and phalanges.

• Tarsals and carpals.

• Femur and tibia.

• Radius and ulna.

Reproductive System

• Facilitates reproduction with aid of hormones and ovaries and testes.

• Responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption.

• Regulates body temperature and metabolism.

• Controls movement and coordination.

Brachial artery

• Palpated mid to medial aspect of anterior elbow.

• Palpated at the wrist on the lateral side.

• Palpated in the posterior aspect of the knee.

• Palpated at the base of the neck.

CPR

• A method of performing chest compressions and rescue breaths to maintain blood circulation and oxygen levels.

• A technique for measuring blood pressure and heart rate.

• A procedure for administering medication during a medical emergency.

• A type of exercise to improve cardiovascular health.

SAMPLE history

• Signs and symptoms, allergies, medication, pertinent past medical history, last oral intake, events leading up to the illness or injury.

• Only the patient's current symptoms and vital signs.

• A list of all medications the patient has taken in their lifetime.

• The patient's family medical history and genetic disorders.

Sign

• A symptom that is only reported by the patient.

• Evidence of an injury or disease that is visible, heard or felt.

• A type of medical treatment.

• A personal health record.

Anaphylaxis

• A life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by flushing, hives, and difficulty breathing.

• A mild allergic reaction with sneezing and a runny nose.

• A chronic condition causing fatigue and muscle pain.

• An infection that causes swelling and redness in the skin.

Abrasion

• A type of skin infection

• Portion of skin removed by scraping.

• A method of skin rejuvenation

• A form of skin cancer

Circulatory System

• Transports blood, oxygen, nutrients, waste, and carbon dioxide throughout body using arteries, arterioles, capillaries and veins.

• Regulates body temperature and fluid balance through the skin.

• Filters toxins and waste from the blood using the kidneys.

• Produces hormones that regulate metabolism and growth.

Symptom

• What a person tells you is going on.

• A physical sign observed by a doctor.

• A diagnosis made by a healthcare professional.

• A treatment plan prescribed for an illness.