MA170 Unit 1Medical Terminology Assignment

MA170 Unit 1Medical Terminology Assignment1. anaphylactic shock: a severe allergic reaction that causes respiratory distress due to swelling of the upper airways. 2. bandage:a strip of binding material used to hold a dressing in place. 3. crash cart / emergency kit:contains all supplies that may be needed during an emergency and that is instantly accessible to anyone in the office. 4. dressing:a sterile covering placed directly over a wound to absorb blood and other fluids,prevent contamination,and protect the wound from further trauma. 5. first responders:emergency medical services (EMS) providers who are trained to recognize medical conditions, initiate basic life support,and access other parts of the healthcare system. 6. heat exhaustion: an extreme fatigue due to heat, occurs as the result of sodium and water depletion from the body. 7. Hyperglycemia: high blood sugar level 8. hyperthermia:prolonged exposure to extremely hot temperatures often result in an elevated body temperature 9. Hypoglycemia: low blood sugar 10. hypothermia:results in prolonged exposure to cold or cold water and can cause the core temperature to drop below 95 F. 11. intubate:involves inserting a tube into a trachea as an emergency airway. 12. patent:unobstructed 13. primary assessment:asking.