Anatomy
This bone is the longest and strongest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
This dosage form of medication is usually taken by inhalation and is commonly used in the treatment of asthma.
What is an inhaler?
This type of tooth is used for tearing food and is typically pointed in shape.
What is a canine?
The compression-to-ventilation ratio for CPR in adults, without an advanced airway, is 30:2. How many compressions should be performed per minute?
What is 100-120 compressions per minute?
This is the recommended time to perform hand washing before patient care.
What is at least 20 seconds?
This muscle contracts to help expand the lungs during breathing.
What is the diaphragm?
This process refers to the body's ability to metabolize and break down drugs, often occurring in the liver.
What is metabolism?
This condition is caused by a bacterial infection and results in swelling and redness of the gums.
What is gingivitis?
This term refers to the systematic process used by emergency medical personnel to prioritize patients based on severity of their injuries or medical condition.
What is triage?
This life-saving procedure is used to restore a patient's heartbeat when there is no pulse.
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)?
This pigment, produced by skin cells, determines the color of your skin and protects against UV radiation.
What is melanin?
This OTC medication is used for short-term relief of insomnia and is a natural derivative of an amino acid.
What is melatonin?
This is the central part of the tooth that contains nerves and blood vessels.
What is the pulp?
This is the primary responsibility of the EMT when arriving at an accident scene.
What is ensuring scene safety?
This procedure is commonly used to detect arrhythmias and other heart conditions by monitoring the heart's electrical impulses.
What is an EKG?