Acute Conditions Match
HardRace the clock — pair each term with its definition as fast as you can, then try to beat your best time. A quick, replayable warm-up for this set.
Shuffling the deck…
Terms in this set
- Stroke Sudden loss of brain function from ischemia or hemorrhage in the cerebral circulation.
- Infarct Tissue death from prolonged ischemia — myocardial infarct involves the heart.
- Diabetes Chronic hyperglycemia from insufficient insulin action or production.
- Pneumonia Lung infection that fills alveoli with fluid or pus, impairing gas exchange.
- Embolism A clot, fat, or air that travels and blocks a blood vessel.
- Fracture A break in the continuity of bone.
- Paralysis Loss of voluntary muscle movement.