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Class: MED - Geriatric Medicine; Subject: Medicine; University: Bucks County Community College; Term: Forever 1989;
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air bubbles in the blood vessels TERM 2
DEFINITION 2 the temperature of the surrounding environment TERM 3
DEFINITION 3 a serum that counteracts the effect of venom from an animal or insect TERM 4
DEFINITION 4 common name for decompression sickness TERM 5
DEFINITION 5 loss of consciousness caused by a decreased breathing stimulus
the loss of heat by direct contact (eg when a body part comes into contact with a colder object) TERM 7
DEFINITION 7 the loss of body heat caused by air movement (eg, breeze blowing across the body) TERM 8
DEFINITION 8 the temperature of the central part of the body (eg, the heart, lungs, and vital organs) TERM 9
DEFINITION 9 a painful condition seen in divers who ascend too quickly, in which gas, especially nitrogen, forms bubbles in blood vessels and other tissues; also called "the bends" TERM 10
DEFINITION 10 slowing of the heart rate caused by submersion in cold water
a form of heat injury in which the body loses significant amounts of fluid and electrolytes because of heavy sweating; also called heat prostration or heat collapse TERM 17
DEFINITION 17 a life-threatening condition of severe hyperthermia caused by exposure to excessive natural or artificial heat, marked by warm, dry skin; severely altered mental status; and often irreversible coma TERM 18
DEFINITION 18 a family of insects that include bees, wasps, ants and yellow jackets TERM 19
DEFINITION 19 a condition in which the body core temperature rises to 101 Fahrenheit (38.3 Celsius) or more TERM 20
DEFINITION 20 a condition in which the body core temperature falls below 95 Fahrenheit (35 Celsius) after exposure to a cold environment
the transfer of heat to colder objects in the environment by radiant energy, for example heat gain from a fire TERM 22
DEFINITION 22 the loss of body heat as warm air in the lungs is exhaled into the atmosphere and cooler air is inhaled TERM 23
DEFINITION 23 a triage process in which efforts are focused on those who are in respiratory and cardiac arrest, and different from conventional triage where such patients would be classified as deceased. Used in triaging multiple victims of a lightening strike TERM 24
DEFINITION 24 a system that delivers air to the mouth and lungs at various atmospheric pressures, increasing with the depth of the dive; stands for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus TERM 25
DEFINITION 25 the ability of the skin to resist deformation; tested by gently pinching skin on the forehead or back of the hand
a delivery in which the buttocks comes out first TERM 32
DEFINITION 32 narrowest portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina TERM 33
DEFINITION 33 the appearance of the infant's head at the vaginal opening during labor TERM 34
DEFINITION 34 seizures (convulsions) resulting from severe hypertension in a pregnant woman TERM 35
DEFINITION 35 a pregnancy that develops outside the uterus, typically in a fallopian tube
the fertilized egg that is the early stage of a fetus TERM 37
DEFINITION 37 the lining of the inside of the uterus TERM 38
DEFINITION 38 a condition of infants who are born to women who consume alcohol during pregnancy; characterized by growth and physical problems, mental retardation, and a variety of congenital abnormalities TERM 39
DEFINITION 39 the developing, unborn infant inside the uterus TERM 40
DEFINITION 40 the dome-shaped top of the uterus
a woman who has had previous preganancies TERM 47
DEFINITION 47 an umbilical cord that is wrapped around the infant's neck TERM 48
DEFINITION 48 the tissue attached to the uterine wall that nourishes the fetus through the umbilical cord TERM 49
DEFINITION 49 a condition in which the placenta develops over and covers the cervix TERM 50
DEFINITION 50 a condition of late pregnancy that involves headache, visual changes, and swelling of the hands and feet
a condition of late pregnancy that involves headache, visual changes, and swelling of the hands and feet; also called preeclampsia TERM 52
DEFINITION 52 the position in which an infant is born; the part of the infant that appears first TERM 53
DEFINITION 53 a woman who is experiencing her first pregnancy TERM 54
DEFINITION 54 a situation in which the umbilical cord comes out of the vagina before the infant TERM 55
DEFINITION 55 a developmental defect in which a portion of the spinal cord or meninges may protrude outside of the vertebrae and possibly even protrude outside of the vertebrae and possibly even outside of the body, usually at the lower third of the spine of the lumbar area
slow respiratory rate; ominous sign in a child that indicates impending respiratory arrest TERM 62
DEFINITION 62 pulses that are closest to the core (central) part of the body where the vital organs are located; including the carotid, femoral, and apical pulses TERM 63
DEFINITION 63 a general term applying to all forms of child abuse and neglect TERM 64
DEFINITION 64 a seizure that features rhythmic back-and-forth motion of an extremity and body stiffness TERM 65
DEFINITION 65 an "uh" sound heard during exhalation; reflects the child's attempt to keep the alveoli open; a sign of increased work of breathing
the external openings of the nostrils. A single nostril opening is called a naris TERM 67
DEFINITION 67 a form of bacterial meningitis characterized by rapid onset of symptoms, often leading to shock and death TERM 68
DEFINITION 68 a structured assessment tool that allow you to rapidly form a general impression of the infant or child WITHOUT touching him or her; consists of assessing appearance, work of breathing, and circulation to the skin TERM 69
DEFINITION 69 used to estimate an infant or child's weight on the basis of length; appropriate drug doses and equipment sizes are listed on the tape TERM 70
DEFINITION 70 an acute infectious disease characterized by a catarrhal stage (inflammation of mucous membrane/ production of more mucous), followed by a paroxysmal cough that ends in a whooping inspiration
an indicator of oxygenation and ventilation; reflects the child's attempt to compensate for hypoxia TERM 77
DEFINITION 77 a condition in which the walls of aorta in the abdomen weaken and blood leaks into the layers of vessels, causing it to bulge TERM 78
DEFINITION 78 written documentation that specifies medical treatment for a competent patient should the patient become unable to make decisions; also called living wills (must be valid within 12 months of signing) TERM 79
DEFINITION 79 an enlargement of a part of an artery, resulting from weakening of the arterial wall TERM 80
DEFINITION 80 fluid in the abdomen
clouding of the lens of the eye or its surrounding transparent membranes TERM 82
DEFINITION 82 also known as bedsores. Sores caused by the pressure of skin against a surface for long periods. These sores can range from a pink discoloration of the skin to a deep wound that may invade into bone or organs TERM 83
DEFINITION 83 the formation of a blood clot within the larger veins of an extremity, typically following a period of prolonged immobolization TERM 84
DEFINITION 84 sudden change in mental status (AMS) marked by inability to focus, think logically and maintain attention TERM 85
DEFINITION 85 slow onset of progressive disorientation, shortened attention span, and loss of cognitive function
black tarry stool TERM 92
DEFINITION 92 a bacterium that causes infections in different parts of the body and is often resistant to commonly used antitbiotics; can be found on the skin, in surgical wounds, in the bloodstream, lungs, and urinary tract TERM 93
DEFINITION 93 a group of conditions in which the nerves leaving the spinal cord are damaged, resulting in distortion of signals to or from the brain TERM 94
DEFINITION 94 a generalized bone disease, commonly associated with postmenopausal women, in which there is a reduction in the amount of bone mass leading to fractures after minimal trauma in either sex TERM 95
DEFINITION 95 an abrasion of the stomach or small intestine
in inflammation/infection of the lung from a bacterial, viral, or fungal cause TERM 97
DEFINITION 97 the use of multiple medications by a patient as typically seen in elderly people TERM 98
DEFINITION 98 an age related condition of the ear that produces progressive bilateral hearing loss that is most noted at higher frequencies TERM 99
DEFINITION 99 a condition that causes a sudden blockage of the pulmonary artery by a venous clot TERM 100
DEFINITION 100 a highly contagious virus that causes an infection of the upper and lower respiratory system
