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| A. a form of ionizing radiation that poses little danger; these rays are easily stopped by paper, a few inches of air, or light clothing.B. a cause of injury that can take the form of beatings, burns, rape, attempted murder, etcC. lack of oxygen.D. a condition in which excessive breathing, as from hyperventilating, “blows off” too much carbon dioxide. The patient experiences shortness of breath, This response is common in psychological stress.E. nerves transmitting hearing sensations to the brain.F. a fatal disease first noted in 1978 an caused by a virus. It is spread through direct contact with the blood, semen, or oral secretions of infected individuals.G. failure of the EMT to continue emergency medical treatment.H. a weakened, bulging area of a blood vessel.I. severe shock caused by an allergic reaction.J. early separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus.K. part of the colon that lies in the vertical position on the right side of the abdomen, extending up to the lower border of the liver.L. having a pH above the normal level of 7.45.M. Loss of hair.N. a series of 6 to 10 manual thrusts into the upper abdomen, just above the umbilicus and well below the xiphoid to relieve upper airway obstruction; also called the Heimlich maneuver.O. a bacterial infection of the epiglottis. In children it can cause swelling severe enough to cause airway obstruction.P. a condition caused by accumulation of acid or loss of base in the body.Q. the first phase of a generalized epileptic seizure. It is a sensation experienced by the patient that a seizure is about to occur.R. the fluid in front of the lens of the eye.S. the most severe form of an allergic reaction resulting in shock.T. unequal size of the pupils of the eyes. |
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