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jaundice - ANSWERS-Yellow skin or sclera that is caused by liver
disease or dysfunction.
labored breathing - ANSWERS-The use of muscles of the chest, back,
and abdomen to assist in expanding the chest; occurs when air
movement is impaired.
mechanism of injury - ANSWERS-a force or forces that may have
caused injury
nasal flaring - ANSWERS-Flaring out of the nostrils, indicating that
there is an airway obstruction.
nature of illness - ANSWERS-The general type of illness a patient is
experiencing.
OPQRST - ANSWERS-Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation,
Severity, Timing.
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orientation - ANSWERS-The mental status of a patient as measured by
memory of person (name), place (current location), time (current year,
month, and approximate date), and event (what happened).
palpate - ANSWERS-to examine by touch
paradoxical motion - ANSWERS-The motion of the chest wall section
that is detached in a flail chest; the motion is exactly the opposite of
normal motion during breathing (ie, in during inhalation, out during
exhalation).
perfusion - ANSWERS-circulation of blood within an organ or tissue
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANSWERS-Clothing or
specialized equipment that provides protection to the wearer.
pertinent negatives - ANSWERS-Negative findings that warrant no care
or intervention.
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Primary Assessment - ANSWERS-A step within the patient assessment
process that identifies and initiates treatment of immediate and potential
life threats.
pulse - ANSWERS-The pressure wave that occurs as each heartbeat
causes a surge in the blood circulating through the arteries.
rales - ANSWERS-A crackling, rattling breath sound that signals fluid in
the air spaces of the lungs; also called crackles.
Reassessment - ANSWERS-A step within the patient assessment
process that is performed at regular intervals to identify and treat
changes in a patient's condition, A patient in unstable condition should
be reassessed every 5 minutes, whereas a patient in stable condition
should be reassessed every 15 minutes
responsiveness - ANSWERS-the way in which a patient responds to
external stimuli, including verbal stimuli, tactile stimuli, and pain stimuli
retractions - ANSWERS-Movement in which the skin pulls in around
the ribs during inspiration
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rhonchi - ANSWERS-Coarse, low-pitched breath sounds heard in
patients with chronic mucus in the upper airways.
SAMPLE history - ANSWERS-A brief history of a patient's condition to
determine signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent past
history, last oral intake, and events leading to the injury or illness.
scene size-up - ANSWERS-A step within the patient assessment process
that involves a quick assessment of the scene and the surroundings to
provide information about scene safety and the mechanism of injury or
nature of illness before you enter and begin patient care.
sclera - ANSWERS-The white portion of the eye; the tough outer coat
that gives protection to the delicate, light-sensitive inner layer.
Secondary Assessment - ANSWERS-A step within the patient
assessment process in which a systematic physical examination of the
patient is performed. The examination may be a systematic full-body
scan or a systematic assessment that focuses on a certain area or region
of the body, often determined through the chief complaint.
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FULL SKT
jaundice - ANSWERS-Yellow skin or sclera that is caused by liver
disease or dysfunction.
labored breathing - ANSWERS-The use of muscles of the chest, back,
and abdomen to assist in expanding the chest; occurs when air
movement is impaired.
mechanism of injury - ANSWERS-a force or forces that may have
caused injury
nasal flaring - ANSWERS-Flaring out of the nostrils, indicating that
there is an airway obstruction.
nature of illness - ANSWERS-The general type of illness a patient is
experiencing.
OPQRST - ANSWERS-Onset, Provocation, Quality, Region/Radiation,
Severity, Timing.
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FULL SKT
orientation - ANSWERS-The mental status of a patient as measured by
memory of person (name), place (current location), time (current year,
month, and approximate date), and event (what happened).
palpate - ANSWERS-to examine by touch
paradoxical motion - ANSWERS-The motion of the chest wall section
that is detached in a flail chest; the motion is exactly the opposite of
normal motion during breathing (ie, in during inhalation, out during
exhalation).
perfusion - ANSWERS-circulation of blood within an organ or tissue
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - ANSWERS-Clothing or
specialized equipment that provides protection to the wearer.
pertinent negatives - ANSWERS-Negative findings that warrant no care
or intervention.
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, 4N051 SSGT WAPS - LATEST
FULL SKT
Primary Assessment - ANSWERS-A step within the patient assessment
process that identifies and initiates treatment of immediate and potential
life threats.
pulse - ANSWERS-The pressure wave that occurs as each heartbeat
causes a surge in the blood circulating through the arteries.
rales - ANSWERS-A crackling, rattling breath sound that signals fluid in
the air spaces of the lungs; also called crackles.
Reassessment - ANSWERS-A step within the patient assessment
process that is performed at regular intervals to identify and treat
changes in a patient's condition, A patient in unstable condition should
be reassessed every 5 minutes, whereas a patient in stable condition
should be reassessed every 15 minutes
responsiveness - ANSWERS-the way in which a patient responds to
external stimuli, including verbal stimuli, tactile stimuli, and pain stimuli
retractions - ANSWERS-Movement in which the skin pulls in around
the ribs during inspiration
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PAGE
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, 4N051 SSGT WAPS - LATEST
FULL SKT
rhonchi - ANSWERS-Coarse, low-pitched breath sounds heard in
patients with chronic mucus in the upper airways.
SAMPLE history - ANSWERS-A brief history of a patient's condition to
determine signs and symptoms, allergies, medications, pertinent past
history, last oral intake, and events leading to the injury or illness.
scene size-up - ANSWERS-A step within the patient assessment process
that involves a quick assessment of the scene and the surroundings to
provide information about scene safety and the mechanism of injury or
nature of illness before you enter and begin patient care.
sclera - ANSWERS-The white portion of the eye; the tough outer coat
that gives protection to the delicate, light-sensitive inner layer.
Secondary Assessment - ANSWERS-A step within the patient
assessment process in which a systematic physical examination of the
patient is performed. The examination may be a systematic full-body
scan or a systematic assessment that focuses on a certain area or region
of the body, often determined through the chief complaint.
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