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ATI Advanced MED SURG Proctored2023 WITH Glasgow COMA Scale REAL
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Escharotomy - ANSWER: Surgical procedure to remove dead tissue from burns
Fluid resuscitation - ANSWER: Administering fluids to replace lost volume in burn
patients
Auscultate - ANSWER: Listening to sounds within the body using a stethoscope
Pulse pressure - ANSWER: Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure
Full-thickness burns - ANSWER: Burns that extend through all layers of the skin
Central venous pressure - ANSWER: Pressure in the large veins near the heart
Pulmonary artery pressure - ANSWER: Pressure in the pulmonary artery
Severity of the burn - ANSWER: Degree of tissue damage caused by the burn
Deep partial-thickness chemical burns - ANSWER: Chemical burns that penetrate deep
into the skin
Fluid resuscitation - ANSWER: Administering fluids to replace lost volume in burn
patients
Maintain a patent airway - ANSWER: Ensuring the airway remains open and
unobstructed
Troponin - ANSWER: A heart muscle protein that appears in the bloodstream when
there is damage to the heart
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) - ANSWER: Condition characterized by
excessive clotting and bleeding
Warfarin (Coumadin) - ANSWER: Medication that prevents blood clots
Atrial fibrillation - ANSWER: Irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart
Acute heart failure - ANSWER: Sudden onset of heart failure symptoms
, Acute pancreatitis - ANSWER: Inflammation of the pancreas
WBC - ANSWER: White blood cell count
Thoracentesis - ANSWER: Procedure to remove fluid from the pleural space
Partial-thickness burns - ANSWER: Burns that involve the epidermis and part of the
dermis
Gunshot wound - ANSWER: Injury caused by a bullet fired from a gun
Endotracheal tube - ANSWER: Tube inserted into the trachea to maintain an open
airway
Suctioning - ANSWER: Removing secretions from the airway using a suction device
Cardiology consult - ANSWER: Referral to a cardiologist for evaluation and treatment
Atropine - ANSWER: Medication used to increase heart rate
Blood transfusion - ANSWER: Process of transferring blood or blood products into a
person's circulation
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) - ANSWER: Condition characterized by
excessive clotting and bleeding
Hypovolemic shock - ANSWER: Shock caused by severe blood or fluid loss
Fluid resuscitation - ANSWER: Administering fluids to replace lost volume in shock
patients
Cardiogenic shock - ANSWER: Shock caused by the heart's inability to pump enough
blood
Anaphylactic reaction - ANSWER: Severe allergic reaction
ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) - ANSWER: Lung condition that causes
difficulty breathing
Thoracentesis - ANSWER: Procedure to remove fluid from the pleural space
Burns - ANSWER: Injuries caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation
Gunshot wound - ANSWER: Injury caused by a bullet fired from a gun
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