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Patient Care: Unit 10 Terms
Medical Emergencies
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Health Care
Undergraduate 3
07/17/2014

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Aura
Definition
subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a paroxysmal attack, such as an epileptic attack. (paroxysmal – occurring repeatedly and without warning)
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Automatic External Defibrillation (AED)
Definition
an application of external electrical shock to restore normal cardiac rhythm and rate.
Term
Cardiac Arrest
Definition
sudden stoppage of cardiac output and effective circulation.
Term
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Definition
artificial substitution of heart and lung action as indicated for cardiac arrest or apparent sudden death.
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Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Definition
condition with sudden onset caused by acute vascular lesions of the brain; it is often followed by permanent neurological damage.
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Emergency
Definition
unexpected or sudden occasion; an urgent or pressing need.
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Epistaxis
Definition
nosebleed; hemorrhage from the nose.
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Hemorrhage
Definition
escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding.
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Hyperglycemia
Definition
abnormally increased concentration of glucose in the blood.
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Hypoglycemia
Definition
abnormally diminished concentration of glucose in the blood.
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Lethargy
Definition
abnormal drowsiness or stupor; a condition of indifference.
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Nausea
Definition
unpleasant sensation, a sensation accompanying, but not always leading to vomiting.
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Pallor
Definition
paleness, or absence of skin coloration.
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Shock
Definition
condition of profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance.
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Syncope
Definition
temporary suspension of consciousness (faint or swoon).
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Urticaria
Definition
vascular reaction; also called hives.
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Vertigo
Definition
illusion of movement; a sensation of instability (dizziness).
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Definition
disorganized cardiac rhythm.
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Vomiting
Definition
forcible expulsion of the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
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Wound
Definition
bodily injury
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Wound Dehiscence
Definition
separation of the layers of a surgical wound, it may be partial, or superficial only, or complete, with disruption of all layers.
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