Matching Pairs Cardiac Emergencies VocabOnline version EKG Tech Review Cardiac Emergencies by Linu John 1 ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 2 code blue 3 STEMI 4 NSTEMI 5 non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 6 ST segment depression 7 oxygen 8 code team 9 aspiration 10 nitroglycerin 11 T wave inversion 12 Aspirin - ASA 13 code 14 transient ischemic attack (TIA) 15 angina a medication sometimes given during cardiac emergencies to relax or dilate the coronary arteries; vasodilator a heart attack that does not show elevation of the ST segment on an EKG tracing a type of heart attack marked on an EKG tracing by an ST segment elevated at least one millimeter (one small block) above the isoelectric line. decreases blood clotting; tablet should be chewed and swallowed to increase the effect of the drug. an emergency signal used in healthcare settings to alert staff to a needed response while preventing panic and stress among patients and visitors STEMI group of healthcare workers designated to respond to emergency codes in a medical facility chest pain a situation in which the T wave deflects downward from the isoelectric line rather than upward; can be associated with ischemia, especially when paired with ST segment depression. Increasing the amount of __________ can help the cardiac muscle when the patient is having dyspnea. A face mask or nasal cannula can be used. inhaling oral secretions into the lungs message alerting designated staff to report to a cardiac arrest in the facility. NSTEMI a warning sign of a CVA/stroke resulting from a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain; symptoms may last up to 24 hours Associated with ischemia of the heart. Abnormal EKG with the ST segment at least one millimeter below the isoelectric line.
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