Anatomy & Physiology
Name 3 organs found in the human body.
heart, lungs, brain, liver, kidneys, stomach
Name 3 common medical abbreviations.
BP, HR, CPR, IV, ECG/EKG
Name 3 things you should check before helping someone at an emergency scene.
Scene safety, responsiveness, breathing, immediate dangers
Name 3 diseases that affect the respiratory system.
Asthma, pneumonia, COPD, bronchitis, influenza
Name the 3 macronutrients.
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats
Name 4 major organs of the digestive system.
mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine
Name 4 vital signs.
Temperature, heart rate/pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure
Name 3 situations in which CPR may be needed.
Cardiac arrest, unconscious/not breathing normally, certain emergency situations
Name 3 diseases or conditions that affect the cardiovascular system.
Hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure, atherosclerosis
Name 4 vitamins.
Any 4 vitamins (easy)
Name the 4 chambers of the heart.
Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle
Name 3 common medical prefixes and explain what each means.
hyper- = high/excessive; hypo- = low/below; tachy- = fast; brady- = slow
Name 4 actions you should take when responding to an emergency.
Assess the scene, check responsiveness/breathing, call for emergency help, provide appropriate care
Name 4 ways infectious diseases can spread.
Respiratory droplets, direct contact, contaminated food/water, blood/body fluids, vectors
Name 3 minerals that are important for human health.
calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, sodium, zinc
Name 3 possible signs of a heart attack.
femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, radius, ulna, skull, pelvis
Name 3 signs or symptoms that could indicate an infection.
fever, redness, swelling, pain, fatigue, pus/drainage
Name 3 possible signs of a heart attack.
Chest pressure/pain, shortness of breath, sweating, nausea, pain spreading to arm/jaw/back
Name 3 types of pathogens.
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites
Name 4 functions of water in the human body.
Temperature regulation, nutrient transportation, waste removal, lubrication, maintaining blood volume
You find someone unconscious who isn't breathing normally. List the first 4 things you should do.
nose/nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, diaphragm
Name 4 differences between viruses and bacteria.
physician, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, surgeon
You find someone unconscious who isn't breathing normally. List the first 4 things you should do.
Check scene safety/responsiveness, activate emergency response/get AED, assess breathing, begin CPR if indicated
Name 4 differences between viruses and bacteria.
Viruses require host cells to replicate; bacteria are living single-celled organisms; antibiotics can treat some bacterial infections but don't treat viruses; viruses are generally much smaller than bacteria
Name 5 factors that can affect a person's overall health.
Nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, genetics, environment, access to healthcare, social relationships