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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. 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






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






10. Scraping of the skin






11. A localized swelling filled with blood






12. Bleeding into the interior chamber of the eye






13. Shock caused by cardiac arrest






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






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






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






17. Displacement of a bone from a joint






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






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






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






21. Excessive bleeding






22. Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract






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






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






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


26. Injury to the brain caused by a blow






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






28. Shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss






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






30. Rub on chest






31. Device used to stop bleeding






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






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






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






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






36. Fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed






37. An event resulting in great loss and misfortune






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






39. Forcible tearing of the tissue from the body






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


41. Loss of the ability to move a body part






42. Overstretching a muscle






43. The process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid






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






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






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






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






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






49. Paralysis of both arms and both legs