AnP
a solvent moving from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration
osmosis
Process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin in the bloodstream
oxygenation
A priority patient who does not have time for a complete secondary assessment on scene receives this assessment
rapid full-body
These are the divisions of the ANS
Sympathetic and Parasympathetic
this medical term means increased potassium in the blood
hyperkalemia
this space is where most of the body's water is contained
intracellular space
Part of the brain responsible for breathing rates
medulla
general impression is usually formed by these two criteria
initial presentation, chief complaint
A cholinergic neuron secretes this NT (1) whereas an adrenergic neuron releases this NT (2)
1. Acetylcholine 2. Norepinephrine
an example of this is finding is "I have a headache"
subjective
Type A blood contains _____ antigens and _____ antibodies
A antigens, and anti-B antibodies
a slippery substance that reduces surface tension and helps keep alveoli open
surfactant
This condition can give you a falsely high SpO2 reading
carbon monoxide poisoning
this is the equation for cerebral perfusion pressure
CPP=MAP-ICP
This is the equation for cardiac output
SV x HR
These are the 3 "-tropics" and their effect on the heart to increase CO
Ionotropic-contractility, Chronotropic-rate, Dromotropic-nerve conduction
PaCO2
Gimme all the letters and their meaning in Primary assessment
eXsanguination, Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Expose
These are the main respective effects of Alpa-1, Beta-1, and Beta-2 receptor activation
vasoconstriction, HR-contractility-electrical conduction, bronchodilation
These 3 factors effecting SV
Preload, afterload, contractility
In this metabolic state the kidneys retain H+ ions and excrete bicarbonate ions
Alkalosis
3 methods CO2 is transported in venous blood
dissolved in the blood, attached to hemoglobin, bicarbonate ions
GCS of a pt. who moans and opens eyes to painful stimuli and withdrawals from pain
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____ receptors are found on skeletal muscle, found in the ___ system of the PNS where ___ is the primary NT
Nicotinic, Somatic, Acetylcholine
These are 3 catecholamines
Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine