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Textbook Key Terms Chapter 47
Key terms from Chapter 47 of Mosby's Textbook for Long-Term Care Nursing Assistants 6th Ed.
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06/28/2014

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anaphylaxis
Definition
A life-threatening sensitivity to an antigen.
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fainting
Definition
The sudden loss of consciousness from an inadequate blood supply to the brain.
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first aid
Definition
Emergency care given to an ill or injured person before medical help arrives.
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hemorrhage
Definition
The excessive loss of blood in a short time.
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respiratory arrest
Definition
Breathing stops but heart action continues for several minutes.
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seizure (convulsion)
Definition
Violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups.
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shock
Definition
Results when organs and tissues do not get enough blood.
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sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) (cardiac arrest)
Definition
The heart stops suddenly and without warning.
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