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Emergency Vocabulary

Instructions:
  • Answer 49 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)






2. Scraping of the skin






3. Hypersensitivity reaction to the ingestion or injection of a substance (a protein or drug) resulting from prior contact with a substance






4. The protrusion of the intestines through an abdominal wound; removal of the internal body contents.






5. Occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus (a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)






6. Bruising behind an ear over the mastoid process that may indicate skull fracture


7. Displacement of a bone from a joint






8. Rub on chest






9. A medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs






10. Bleeding into the interior chamber of the eye






11. A localized swelling filled with blood






12. Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract






13. Shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss






14. A sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action






15. The condition of being derprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)






16. Forcible tearing of the tissue from the body






17. Shock caused by cardiac arrest






18. An event resulting in great loss and misfortune






19. Loss of the ability to move a body part






20. Excessive bleeding






21. Increased SBP (widened pulse pressure) - bradycardia - altered respiratory pattern


22. Abnormal presence of air in the pleural cavity resulting in the collapse of the lung






23. Instability of the chest wall resulting from multiple rib fractures.






24. Protects from liability if you give emergency care within the limits of first aid and if you act in a reasonable and prudent manner






25. An injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration






26. Overstretching a muscle






27. An emergency procedure to help someone who is choking because food is lodged in the trachea






28. A reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body






29. The escape of blood from ruptured blood vessels into the surrounding tissue to form a purple or black-and-blue spot on the skin






30. Paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body






31. A remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison






32. Abnormal skin sensations (as tingling or tickling or itching or burning) usually associated with peripheral nerve damage






33. Condition of increased pressure that compromises the circulation and function of the tissues in the space. Result from a decrease in compartment size - an increase in the volume of contents. Occur after a fracture or crushing injury - when excessive






34. This is an assessment tool used to determine consciousness in clients. The Score of 15 reveals a fully oriented person. 3 is deep coma.






35. The grating of a joint - often in association with osteoarthritis






36. The hydrostatic force measured in the brain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) compartment; the pressure exerted by the total volume from the three components within the skull: brain tissue - blood - and CSF.






37. Sorting and allocating aid on the basis of need for or likely benefit from medical treatment or food






38. High-pitched - crowing sound that occurs with an obstruction in the upper airway (trachea or larynx)






39. Injury to a ligament caused by joint trauma but without joint dislocation or fracture






40. A surgical removal of all or part of a limb






41. Injury to the brain caused by a blow






42. Fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed






43. Device used to stop bleeding






44. A partial fracture of a bone (usually in children)






45. The process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid






46. A fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart






47. Persistent abnormal erection of the penis accompanied by pain and tenderness






48. Shock caused by severe infection - usually a bacterial infection






49. Paralysis of both arms and both legs