Isabella cedeno-Chapter 13

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  1. 3. the protection of an area of pain by the patient; the spasms of muscles to minimize movement that might cause pain
  2. 5. how an injury happened, like a fall, car crash, or burn, which helps predict the type and severity of injuries.
  3. 8. the heartbeat you can feel on the inside of the arm between the shoulder and elbow usually used for checking babies or blood pressure
  4. 14. a memory device used for assessing the medical patient
  5. 15. a way to record and track a patients blood pressure and related info in medical charts
  6. 17. someone seeking care for an illness or internal health problem, not for an injury or trauma
  7. 18. the basic emergency steps to check if someone’s airway is open they’re breathing and their heart is pumping
  8. 19. monitoring the patient's signs and symptoms over time and documenting any changes
  9. 22. what a patient feels or experiences that can’t be directly measured, like pain, dizziness, or nausea.
  10. 24. an examination conducted on stable patients, focusing on a specific injury or medical complaint
  11. 26. objective evidence of a medical condition that others can see, measure, or observe, like a rash, swelling, or high blood pressure
  12. 27. AlertVerbalPainfulUnresponsive
  13. 29. a detailed check of a patient after life-threatening problems are addressed, including vital signs, medical history, and a full head-to-toe exam.
  14. 31. the heartbeat you can feel on either side of the neck used to check circulation
  15. 32. the first measurements of pulse breathing blood pressure and temperature that you use to compare later changes
  16. 33. the first step in an emergency where you quickly check the area for safety, the number of patients, and what resources you’ll need before helping.
  17. 34. a memory tool to ask about a patient’s medical history
  18. 35. when part of the chest moves opposite to normal during breathing, usually a sign of a serious chest injury like a flail chest
  19. 37. any condition that may pose an immediate threat to the patients life, such as problems with the airway, breathing, circulation, or saftey
  20. 38. when the windpipe (trachea) shifts to one side of the neck, often a sign of serious chest problems like a collapsed lung or tension pneumothorax.
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  1. 1. one who has a physical injury caused by an external force
  2. 2. using your hands to hold a body part, usually the head or neck, still to prevent movement and avoid further injury.
  3. 4. the heartbeat you can feel on the top of the foot, used to check blood flow to the lower leg and foot
  4. 6. when the veins in the neck look swollen or bulging, usually a sign of heart or fluid problems.
  5. 7. the type or cause of a patient’s medical problem, like infection, heart attack, or diabetes
  6. 9. the first check of a patient to find and treat life-threatening problems, focusing on Airway, Breathing, Circulation, and consciousness.
  7. 10. small dots of infection, scarring or bruising that form a track along a vein; may be an indication of IV drug abuse
  8. 11. actions taken by healthcare workers to improve a patient’s health or fix a problem, like giving medicine, starting an IV, or helping someone breathe.
  9. 12. the reason EMS was called in the patients own words
  10. 13. safety steps healthcare workers use to avoid contact with blood and body fluids
  11. 16. the first informal impression of the patients overall condition
  12. 20. a faster-than-normal heartbeat checked during the secondary assessment, usually after life-threatening issues are addressed.
  13. 21. the process of examining a patient to find out their condition, including checking vital signs, symptoms, and medical history.
  14. 23. the ongoing process of repeatedly checking a patient’s condition and vital signs to monitor changes and guide care
  15. 25. a crackling or popping sound or feeling under the skin or in a joint, usually caused by air, gas or bone fragments
  16. 28. a quick test to see how well blood is flowing to the extremities by pressing on a nail or fingertip and seeing how fast color returns
  17. 30. these are extra muscles your body uses to help you breathe when it’s hard to get enough air
  18. 36. the heartbeat you can feel on the wrist, on the thumb side, often used to check circulation in the arm.