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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. Displacement of a bone from a joint






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






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






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






5. Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)






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


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






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






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






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






11. Rub on chest






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






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






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


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






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






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






18. Overstretching a muscle






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






20. Shock caused by cardiac arrest






21. Fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed






22. Device used to stop bleeding






23. An event resulting in great loss and misfortune






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






25. Loss of the ability to move a body part






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






27. Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract






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






29. The process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid






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






31. Forcible tearing of the tissue from the body






32. A localized swelling filled with blood






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






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






35. 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.






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






37. Shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss






38. Paralysis of both arms and both legs






39. Bleeding into the interior chamber of the eye






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






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






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






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






44. Scraping of the skin






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






46. Excessive bleeding






47. 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






48. Injury to the brain caused by a blow






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