Matching Pairs Cardiac Emergencies VocabOnline version EKG Tech Review Cardiac Emergencies by Linu John 1 aspiration 2 NSTEMI 3 nitroglycerin 4 code 5 T wave inversion 6 code blue 7 oxygen 8 transient ischemic attack (TIA) 9 non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 10 STEMI 11 code team 12 angina 13 ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (abbreviation) 14 Aspirin - ASA 15 ST segment depression a warning sign of a CVA/stroke resulting from a temporary lack of oxygen in the brain; symptoms may last up to 24 hours group of healthcare workers designated to respond to emergency codes in a medical facility NSTEMI an emergency signal used in healthcare settings to alert staff to a needed response while preventing panic and stress among patients and visitors 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. 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. message alerting designated staff to report to a cardiac arrest in the facility. inhaling oral secretions into the lungs decreases blood clotting; tablet should be chewed and swallowed to increase the effect of the drug. STEMI a medication sometimes given during cardiac emergencies to relax or dilate the coronary arteries; vasodilator Increasing the amount of __________ can help the cardiac muscle when the patient is having dyspnea. A face mask or nasal cannula can be used. Associated with ischemia of the heart. Abnormal EKG with the ST segment at least one millimeter below the isoelectric line.
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