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abrasion ANS - damage to the epidermis and dermis from shearing forces; scrape
activated charcoal ANS - form of charcoal with a high surface area that is specially formulated to bind to
substances; used to prevent absorption of swallowed substances from the intestine
airway adjucts ANS - oral pharyngeal airway and nasal pharyngeal airway
analphylaxsis ANS - hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered antigen; caused by the release
of histamine from the cells
angina pectoris ANS - chest pain or pressure frequently brought on by exercise and relieved by rest,
caused by ischemia often treated with nitro
asthma ANS - disorcer characterized by sudden onset of breathing difficulty, wheezing on expiration and
inspiration; aka reactive airway disease
automated external defibrillator ANS - device used in carciad arrest to perform analysis of patients
cardiac rhythm and deliver shock
AVPU ANS - Alert; Verbal; Painful; Unresponsive
Body substance isolation (BSI) ANS - isolation of outside substance to prevent spread of disease
bradycardia ANS - heart rate less than 60 bpm
bronchodilator ANS - medication to relax constricted airways; albuterol, epinephrine
, bronchospasm ANS - seen in patients with asthma in which airways constrict in response to irritants,
cold air, exercise, etc
capillary refill time (CPT) ANS - time it takes for a patient's skin color to return to normal after the
nailbed has been pressed; normal: <2 sec
cardiac arrest ANS - condition in which the heart no longer generates blood flow, causing pulselessness
and apnea; may be caused my arrhythmias and myocardial infarction
cardiogenic shock ANS - cardiac failure whereby the heart cannot sufficiently pumo blood to the rest of
the circulatory system
Cerebrovascular accident ANS - a stroke; caused by disruption of circulation of the brain causing
ischemia
cervical collar ANS - device used to provide partial C-spine immobilization
chief complaint ANS - brief statement describing the reason for the patient's seeking medical attention
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ANS - condition characterized by diminished inspiratory
and expiratory capacity of the lungs
congestive heart failure ANS - condition in which the heart is an inadequate pump, causing fluid to build
up in the lungs
contusion ANS - minor damage in the dermal layer of the skin, causing discoloration from the blood
leaking into the surrounding tissue; bruise
crackles ANS - low-pitched bubbling sounds produces by the fluid in lower airways; often described as
either fine or coarse
C-spine ANS - neck area
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