General Terms Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Abruptio Placentae | early separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus. |
Aura | the first phase of a generalized epileptic seizure. It is a sensation experienced by the patient that a seizure is about to occur. |
Amphetamines | stimulants that are taken to produce a general mood elevation, improve task performance, suppress appetite, or prevent sleepiness; common forms are “speed,” “uppers,” or “Bennies.” |
Anaphylactic Shock | severe shock caused by an allergic reaction. |
Acute Pulmonary Edema | severe fluid buildup in the lungs that usually occurs following acute myocardial infarction. |
Anorexia | loss of hunger or appetite. |
Appendicitis | inflammation of the appendix. |
Abdominal Subdiaphragmatic Thrust Maneuver | 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. |
Aneurysm | a weakened, bulging area of a blood vessel. |
Abuse | a cause of injury that can take the form of beatings, burns, rape, attempted murder, etc |
Acute Epiglittitis | a bacterial infection of the epiglottis. In children it can cause swelling severe enough to cause airway obstruction. |
Abductio | moviment d'una extremitat respecte la línia mitjana |
Actual Consent | consent actually given by a person authorizing the EMT to provide care or transportation. |
Aortic Valve | a valve that guards the aortic opening in the left ventricle of the heart and prevents backflow into the left ventricle. |
Auditory Nerves | nerves transmitting hearing sensations to the brain. |
Ascending Colon | 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. |
Acidosis | a condition caused by accumulation of acid or loss of base in the body. |
Alpha Radiation | a form of ionizing radiation that poses little danger; these rays are easily stopped by paper, a few inches of air, or light clothing. |
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) | 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. |
Arteriosclerosis | a disease characterized by a thickening and destruction of the arterial walls, caused by fatty deposits within them; the arteries lose the ability to dilate and carry oxygen-enriched blood. |
Amino Acids | organic compounds that form the chief structure of proteins. |
Aqueous Humor | the fluid in front of the lens of the eye. |
Alkali | any compound of an electropositive element with an electronegative hydroxyl ion or similar ion. Alkalis can cause severe burns. |
Alkaline | having a pH above the normal level of 7.45. |
Anatomic Position | position of a patient standing erect, facing the examiner, arms at the side, and palms facing forward. |
Apneic | having no spontaneous breathing. |
Angina Pectoris | chest pain with squeezing or tightness in the chest caused by an inadequate flow of blood to the heart muscle. |
Arachnoid | middle layer of the tree layers of tissue that envelop the brain and spinal cord; lies between the dura mater and the pia mater. |
Acute Abdomen | a term indication the presence of some abdominal process that causes the sudden irritation of the peritoneum and intense pain. |
Abandonment | failure of the EMT to continue emergency medical treatment. |
Anisocoria | unequal size of the pupils of the eyes. |
Alkalosis | 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. |
Acute Cholecystitis | inflammation of the gallbladder |
Activated Charcoal | powdered charcoal that has been treated to increase its powers of adsorption; used as a general-purpose antidote. |
Appendix | a small tubular structure that is attached to the lower border of the cecum in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. |
Alopecia | Loss of hair. |
Anterior Surface | the front surface of the body, facing the examiner. |
Aorta | the major artery leaving the left side of the heart, which carries freshly oxygenated blood to the body. |
Anoxia | lack of oxygen. |
Aphasic | unable to speak. |
Anaphylaxis | the most severe form of an allergic reaction resulting in shock. |
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