NHA-CCMA
beta blocker - ANS-a medication that blocks receptor sites in the heart ; lowers blood pressure
and heart rate
aphasia - ANS-inability to speak
Antiplatelets - ANS-a medication that delays blood clotting
anterior - ANS-toward the surface of the body (belly side)
airborne - ANS-transported by air with droplets smaller than 0.5 microns
adenoidectomy - ANS-removal of small masses of lymphatic tissue near the larynx opening
ace inhibitor - ANS-antihypertensive drug
abduct - ANS-move away from midline (center of the body)
emergency procedure for ANAPHYLAXIS - ANS-1. provide basic life support
2. give oxygen
3. give epinephrine (if Dr. orders)
emergency procedure for a FRACTURE - ANS-1. control bleeding if open
2. immobilize area
3. apply ice
4. check for pulse underneath the fracture
5. treat for shock
emergency procedure for a SPRAIN - ANS-R.I.C.E
emergency procedure for a STRAIN - ANS-R.I.C.E
emergency procedure for a CONTUSION - ANS-1. apply an ice pack
2. elevate limb if possible
3. if on head, observe for intracranial pressure
audiometric testing - ANS-measures the lowest decibel of sound the patient can hear
tuning fork test - ANS-measures hearing by air conduction or by bone conduction
, emergency procedure for a PUNCTURE - ANS-1. apply pressure if bleeding
2. clean to remove debris
3. apply bandage
emergency procedure for an ABRASION - ANS-1. apply pressure if bleeding
2. clean and flush to remove debris
3. apply bandage
emergency procedure for an INCISION - ANS-1. apply pressure to control bleeding
2. clean gently
3. apply bandage
open fracture - ANS-broken bone penetrates through the skin
closed fracture - ANS-broken bone with no open wound
what needle is used for an intramuscular injection - ANS-20 - 30 gauge
1 - 3 inches
what needle is used for an ID injection - ANS-27 - 28 gauge
3/8 inch
sprain - ANS-stretching or tearing of ligament
strain - ANS-stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon
concussion - ANS-closed head trauma; cause by the brain being jolted or shaken
contusion - ANS-bruise
puncture - ANS-a small hole made by a sharp object
incision - ANS-a straight cut caused by a sharp
Abrasions - ANS-a scrape or rub
Rhonchi - ANS-rattling or snoring sounds heard during a lung exam
rales - ANS-clicking or crackling sounds heard during a lung exam
where are the cardiac impulses initiated - ANS-sinoatrial node
block letter style - ANS-1. entire page is left aligned
beta blocker - ANS-a medication that blocks receptor sites in the heart ; lowers blood pressure
and heart rate
aphasia - ANS-inability to speak
Antiplatelets - ANS-a medication that delays blood clotting
anterior - ANS-toward the surface of the body (belly side)
airborne - ANS-transported by air with droplets smaller than 0.5 microns
adenoidectomy - ANS-removal of small masses of lymphatic tissue near the larynx opening
ace inhibitor - ANS-antihypertensive drug
abduct - ANS-move away from midline (center of the body)
emergency procedure for ANAPHYLAXIS - ANS-1. provide basic life support
2. give oxygen
3. give epinephrine (if Dr. orders)
emergency procedure for a FRACTURE - ANS-1. control bleeding if open
2. immobilize area
3. apply ice
4. check for pulse underneath the fracture
5. treat for shock
emergency procedure for a SPRAIN - ANS-R.I.C.E
emergency procedure for a STRAIN - ANS-R.I.C.E
emergency procedure for a CONTUSION - ANS-1. apply an ice pack
2. elevate limb if possible
3. if on head, observe for intracranial pressure
audiometric testing - ANS-measures the lowest decibel of sound the patient can hear
tuning fork test - ANS-measures hearing by air conduction or by bone conduction
, emergency procedure for a PUNCTURE - ANS-1. apply pressure if bleeding
2. clean to remove debris
3. apply bandage
emergency procedure for an ABRASION - ANS-1. apply pressure if bleeding
2. clean and flush to remove debris
3. apply bandage
emergency procedure for an INCISION - ANS-1. apply pressure to control bleeding
2. clean gently
3. apply bandage
open fracture - ANS-broken bone penetrates through the skin
closed fracture - ANS-broken bone with no open wound
what needle is used for an intramuscular injection - ANS-20 - 30 gauge
1 - 3 inches
what needle is used for an ID injection - ANS-27 - 28 gauge
3/8 inch
sprain - ANS-stretching or tearing of ligament
strain - ANS-stretching or tearing of muscle or tendon
concussion - ANS-closed head trauma; cause by the brain being jolted or shaken
contusion - ANS-bruise
puncture - ANS-a small hole made by a sharp object
incision - ANS-a straight cut caused by a sharp
Abrasions - ANS-a scrape or rub
Rhonchi - ANS-rattling or snoring sounds heard during a lung exam
rales - ANS-clicking or crackling sounds heard during a lung exam
where are the cardiac impulses initiated - ANS-sinoatrial node
block letter style - ANS-1. entire page is left aligned
