Chapter 20

3. Nosebleed; hemorrhage from the nose
5. Condition of profound hemodynamic and metabolic disturbance characterized by failure of the circulatory system to maintain adequate perfusion of vital organs
6. Escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding
8. Bodily injuries caused by physical means with disruption of the normal continuity of structures
10. Vascular reaction, usually transient, involving the upper dermis, representing localized edema caused by dilatation and increased permeability of the capillaries and marked by the development of wheals; also called hives
12. Unexpected or sudden occasion; an urgent or pressing need
13. around the patient or as if the patient were revolving in space
14. subjective sensation or motor phenomenon that proceeds and marks the onset of a paroxysmal attack, such as in a elileptic attack.
17. Forcible expulsion of the contents of the stomach through the mouth
20. Stroke or Brain Attack Condition with sudden onset caused by acute vascular lesions of the brain; often followed by permanent neurologic damage
21. Abnormally diminished concentration of glucose in the blood

1. Illusion of movement; sensation as if the external world were
2. Paleness; absence of skin coloration
4. Device used for application of external electrical shock to restore normal cardiac rhythm and rate
6. Abnormally increased concentration of glucose in the blood
7. Artificial substitution of heart and lung action as indicated for cardiac arrest or apparent sudden death resulting from electric shock, drowning, respiratory arrest, and other causes
9. Temporary suspension of consciousness as a result of generalized cerebral ischemia; faint or swoon
11. Disorganized cardiac rhythm
15. Sudden stoppage of cardiac output and effective circulation
16. Separation of the layers of a surgical wound; may be partial, superficial only, or complete, with disruption of all layers
18. Unpleasant sensation, vaguely referred to the epigastrium and abdomen and often culminating in vomiting
19. Abnormal drowsiness or stupor; a condition of indifference