Anatomy&Physiology
toward the head
Cephalic
Cardiac output is the volume of blood
Ejected by the ventricles per minute
Deep, rapid breathing; usually the result of an accumulation of certain acids when insulin is not available in the body.
Kussmaul respirations
involves the arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward, and the head and neck being arched backward.
What is decerebrate posturing?
what is the initial response to wounding
clots
where is impulse slowed in cunduction system of the heart
AV Node
Na+ is for
fluid balance (sodium)
What is pulsus paradoxus?
decrease in >10mmHG in systole during inspiration
medication treatment for status epilepticus
benzodiazapines
motorcyclist in head on collisions are likely to have what fractures?
bilateral femur fracture
junction between two neurons, also known as the synaptic clef
synapse
reabsorption of bicarb from urine and move it to the blood , secrete hydrogen ions into the urine
renal buffering systems 2 mechanisms
Curare cleft indicate:
patient needs more sedation (bucking the tube)
What causes jaundice in patients with Hepatitis?
This happens because your damaged liver cells cannot process bilirubin. The bilirubin goes into your blood causing jaundice.
In order to decompress a tension-pneumothorax, where would you insert the needle?
Above the 3rd rib midclavicular line
Facial controls most facial expressions & secretion of tears & saliva & taste
Cranial Nerve VII
intercellular fluid hold what percentage of body weight
40%
where is the phernic nerve located?
C3-C5
thyroid storm 3 signs
increased temp, pulse and HTN
Which stage of shock occurs when cardiac output and systolic blood pressures are maintained by increasing catecholamine production?
Compensated shock
"salt-retaining hormone" which promotes the retention of Na+ by the kidneys. na+ retention promotes water retention, which promotes a higher blood volume and pressure
Aldosterone
the diffusion of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane
osmosis
70% of CO2 is transported as
Bicarbonate
an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by goiter and/or exophthalmos
an autoimmune disorder that is caused by hyperthyroidism and is characterized by goiter and/or exophthalmos
A 24 year old female was burned by a fire. She has third degree burns to her anterior chest, both her arms and hands, and burns to her face and head. What is the total body surface area burned?
36%