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- 3. Ketoacidosis (DKA) An accumulation of organic acids and ketones (waste products) in the blood; occurs when there is inadequate insulin and high blood sugar levels.
- 5. A condition in which too little sugar is in the bloodstream, resulting in lower than normal BGLs; also known as low blood glucose.
- 6. A life-threatening condition in which the circulatory system fails to adequately circulate oxygenated blood to all parts of the body, resulting in inadequate tissue perfusion; also referred to as shock.
- 7. Syndrome Condition in which there is swelling and an increase in pressure within a limited space that presses on and compromises blood vessels, nerves and tendons that run through that limited space; usually involves the leg, forearm, arm, thigh, shoulder or buttocks.
- 9. A condition in which there is an abnormal increase of fluid in the blood.
- 10. A condition in which there are decreased levels of oxygen in the blood; can disrupt the body’s functioning and harm tissues; may be life threatening.
- 11. The medical term for “faintness” or “feeling faint”; symptoms include light-headedness or dizziness, blurry vision and nausea, while signs include sweating and pallor.
- 13. Abnormally high levels of potassium in the blood; if extremely high, can cause cardiac arrest and death.
- 16. A condition in which too much sugar is in the bloodstream, resulting in higher than normal blood glucose levels; also known as high blood glucose.
- 18. A blood clot that forms in a blood vessel and remains there, slowing the flow of blood and depriving tissues of normal blood flow and oxygen.
- 19. A form of distributive shock caused by an often sudden severe allergic reaction, in which air passages may swell and restrict breathing; also referred to as anaphylactic shock.
- 20. A condition in which there is an abnormal decrease of fluid in the blood.
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- 1. Fluid A clear fluid that flows within the ventricles of the brain, and around the brain and spinal cord.
- 2. A blockage in an artery or a vein caused by a blood clot or fragment of plaque that travels through the blood vessels until it gets stuck, preventing blood flow.
- 4. A term used to describe the loss of consciousness; also known as fainting.
- 8. An injury in which a portion of the skin, and sometimes other soft tissue, is partially or completely torn away.
- 12. A brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
- 14. of Nines A method for estimating the extent of a burn; divides the body into 11 surface areas, each of which comprises approximately 9 percent of the body, plus the genitals, which are approximately 1 percent.
- 15. A temporary loss of brain function caused by a blow to the head; considered a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
- 17. - A disorder characterized by difficulty or inability to produce or understand language, caused by injury to the areas of the brain that control language.
- 18. Brain Injury (TBI) An injury to the brain resulting from an external force such as a blow to the head or a penetrating injury to the brain; TBIs are associated with temporary and/or permanent impairment to brain function, including physical, emotional, and cognitive functioning.