EMT 2023 Vocab Exam #2 TCD
A poison or harmful substance - answer-Toxin
A substance that causes an allergic reaction - answer-An Allergen
The primary
... [Show More] female reproductive organs produce an ovum, or egg that if fertilized will develop into a fetus - answer-Ovaries
Vomiting Blood - answer-Hematemesis
A mental disorder characterized by the loss of contact with reality - answer-Schizophrenia
Inflamation of the bladder - answer-Cystitis
Resistance that slows a projectile, such as air - answer-Drag
Vomit - answer-Emesis
Transient chest discomfort caused by a partial or temporary blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle; also called angina - answer-Angina Pectoris
An extreme life-threatening systemic allergic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure answer: - answer-Anaphylaxis
A sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae - answer-Gonorrhea
A pathologic condition that results from the accumulation of acids in the body - answer-Acidosis
The disorganized, ineffective quivering of the ventricles, resulted in no blood flow and a state of cardiac arrest - answer-Ventricular fibrillation (VFib)
A blood clot or other substance in the circulatory system that travels to the blood vessel where it causes a blockage - answer-An Embolus
A blood clot, either in the arterial or venous system - answer-Thrombosis
How a person functions or acts in response to his or her environment - answer-Behavior
Inflammation or infection of the appendix - answer-Appendicitis
One of the basic sugars: it is the primary fuel, in conjunction with oxygen for cellular metabolism - answer-Glucose
Awareness that unseen life-threatening injuries may exist when determining the MOI - answer-Index of suspicion
Severe kidney failure resulting in the buildup of waste products within the blood. Eventually, brain function will be impaired - answer-Uremia
A type of stroke that occurs when blood flow to a particular part of the brain is cut off by a blockage, a blood clot inside a vessel - answer-Ischemic Stroke
A tracing of an ECG that is the result of interference, such as patient movement, rather than the heart's electrical activity - answer-Artifact
An agent that produces an excited state - answer-Stimulant
An interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in the loss of brain function; also called a stroke - answer-Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
The muscular organ where the fetus grows; also called the womb, responsible for contractions during pregnancy - answer-Uterus
The energy of a moving object - answer-Kinetic energy
A condition in which the body's cells and tissues do not have enough oxygen - answer-Hypoxia
The slowing of an object - answer-Deceleration
A buildup of fluid in the lungs, usually a result of congestive heart failure - answer-Pulmonary Edema
about to occur - answer-Aura
The inability to understand and or produce speech - answer-Aphasia
A sleep-inducing effect or agent - answer-Hypnotic
The act of injecting venom - answer-Envenomation
Cracking rattling breath sounds signaling fluid in the air spaces of the lungs; formally called rales - answer-Crackles
A harsh high pitched respiratory sound generally heard during inspiration that is caused by a partial blockage or narrowing of the upper airway may be audible without a stethoscope - answer-Stridor
A serious behavioral condition in which a person exhibits agitated behavior combined with disorientation, hallucinations, and delusions; also called agitated delirium or exhaustive mania - answer-Excited delirium
A persistent mood of sadness, despair, and discouragement; may be a symptom of many different mental and physical disorders, or it may be a disorder of its own - answer-Depression
A substance produced by the body (commonly called adrenaline) and a drug produced by pharmaceutical companies that increases pulse rate and blood pressure; the drug of choice for an anaphylaxis reaction - answer-Epinephrine
A substance that decreases activity and excitement - answer-Sedative
A drug that produces sleep or altered mental consciousness - answer-Benzodiazepines
Swelling in the part of the body closest to the ground, caused by a collection of fluid in the tissues; a possible sign of congestive heart failure - answer-Edema
An inflammatory disease of the upper respiratory system that may cause a partial obstruction and is characterized by a barking cough; usually seen in children - answer-Croup
Black foul smelling, tarry stool containing digested blood - answer-Melena
A form of hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes in which certain acids accumulate when insulin is not available - answer-Diabetic Ketoaccidosis (DKA)
Collapse of the alveolar air spaces of the lungs - answer-Atelectasis (Pneumothorax)
A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium chlamydia tracheitis - answer-Chlamydia
A congenital abnormality in which the body is unable to produce clots, which results in uncontrollable bleeding - answer-Hemophilia
The main artery which receives blood from the left ventricle and delivers it to all the other arteries that carry blood to the tissues of the body - answer-Aorta
Slurred Speech - answer-Dysarthria [Show Less]