Ch. 6 Medical Emergencies

• arteri/o

  artery
• sclero


  hardening
• -sis


  state of
• psych/o

  mind
• fibrilla


  irregular rhythm
• trache


  windpipe, trachea
• otomy

  cutting into
• hyper


  above, beyond
• ventila

  air vent
• patient health history

  written and oral communication regarding the patient's present and past health status, including medication, treatment, allergies, and health concerns
• vital signs


  body indications of thee patient's present health status, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature, and the patient's concept of pain
• antecubital fossa


  interior depression or bend of the elbow; approximate area for the placement of the stethoscope diaphragm to determine blood pressure sound
• brachial artery


  situated at the inside, upper arm area; selected site of blood-pressure cuff placement
• febrile


  normal pulse rate becoming weak and feeble with prostration or illness