| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| drug used to treat dysrhythmias | Lidocaine Lange Q & A pg.17 |
| adult compressions per minute | 80- 100 Lange Q & A pg. 18 |
| total number of dissolved particles in solution per kilogram of water | osmality Lange Q & A pg.18 |
| deficiency of Vitamin D in children that impacts bone growth | Rickets Lange Q & A pg. 19 |
| bone fails to calcify (adults) | osteomalacia Lange Q & A pg. 19 |
| legal document that preserves patient's rights when patient is incapable | directive/ living will Lange Q & A pg. 20 |
| decision maker if patient is not capable | proxy Lange Q & A pg. 20 |
| medication to increase defecation: used as prep for some radiology exams | cathartics Lange Q & A pg. 21 |
| medication that inhibits coughing | antitussives Lange Q & A pg. 21 |
| what fluoro test would be ordered for the diagnosis of varices and achalasia? | esophagram Lange Q & A pg. 22 |
| dilation of esophagus as a result of cardiac sphincter failure to relax and allow food to pass to stomach | achalasia Lange Q & A pg. 22 |
| type of shock related to loss of large amounts of blood from bleeding or hemorrhage | hypovolemic shock Lange Q & A pg. 23 |
| type of shock that pooling blood in the peripheral vessels and it is in cases of trauma to the CNS that decreases arterial resistance and pooling of blood in peripheral | neurogenic shock Lange Q & A pg. 23 |
| contaminated inanimate objects | fomite Lange Q & A pg. 24 |
| an insect or animal carrier of infectious organisms | vector Lange Q & A pg. 24 |
| the health care provider's and the patient's actions contribute to injurious outcome | contributory negligence Lange Q & A pg. 24 |
| normal ranges for blood pressure | systolic 110-140; diastolic 60-80 |
| catheter used to measure the pumping ability of the heart to obtain pressure readings and for meds | Swanz Ganz Lange Q & A pg. 25 |
| BUN level | 8- 25milligrams / 100 milliliter Lange Q & A pg. 27 |
| normal creatinine level | .6 -.15 milligram/ 100 milliliter Lange Q & A pg. 35 |
