Chapter 20

1. accident, stroke or brain attack condition with sudden onset caused by acute vascular lesions of the brain
4. nosebleed; hemorrhage from the nose
7. artificial substitution of heart and lung action as indicated for cardiac arrest
8. escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding
11. paleness, absence of color of skin coloration
13. abnormally increased concentration of glucose in the blood
14. bodily injuries caused by physical means with disruption of the normal continuity of structures
16. forcible expulsion of the contents of the stomach through the mouth
17. dehiscence, separation of the layers of a surgical wound
18. device used for application of external electrical shock to restore normal cardiac rhythm and rate

1. arrest, sudden stoppage of cardiac output and effective circulation
2. vaguely referred to the epigastrium and abdomen and often culminating in vomiting
3. hives- vascular reaction
5. temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of generalized cerebral ischemia, faint or swoon
6. abnormal drowsiness or stupor
8. abnormally diminished concentration of glucose in the blood
9. subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that precedes and marks the onset of a paroxysmal attack, epileptic attack
10. illusion of movement; sensation as external world revolving around the patient
12. unexpected or sudden occasion, an urgent or pressing need
15. condition of profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance, failure of the circulatory system