Skull
Which bone protects the brain?
Greenstick Fracture
Which fracture is most common in children?
This term refers to using correct muscle groups, alignment, and positioning to prevent injuries while lifting or moving patients.
What are Body Mechanics?
What is the first step when using an AED?
Turn on the AED
This “condition” occurs when you eat too many Christmas cookies and instantly regret your life choices.
What is a sugar coma?
Ball-and-socket joint
What type of joint is found in the shoulder?
What is a common sign of shock?
Rapid pulse and pale, cool skin
Name one job-related ergonomic risk factor that may cause musculoskeletal strain.
Repetitive or forceful hand exertions, heavy lifting, pushing/pulling, carrying heavy objects, or prolonged awkward postures.
2 inches
What is the correct adult/child compression depth?
Rudolph’s glowing red nose is most likely caused by this common winter condition.
What is a cold or sinus congestion?
Acetylcholine
Which neurotransmitter stimulates muscle contraction?
Comminuted fracture
Which type of fracture breaks the bone into multiple pieces?
This mobility aid must always be checked for proper fit and comes in regular or quad-base versions.
Cane
How many compressions per minute are recommended?
100–120 compressions per minute.
This muscle gets the most exercise during Christmas dinner.
What is the jaw muscle?
Which muscle flexes the elbow?
Biceps brachii
What do you do for a conscious choking adult who cannot speak or breathe?
Perform Heimlich maneuver aka abdominal thrusts.
Two-Point Gait
This crutch gait style moves the right crutch and the left foot together, then the left crutch and the right foot.
What emergency is caused by sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart?
Heart attack
If Santa visited a medical assistant for his annual exam, this would definitely be the first lifestyle change recommended.
What is cutting back on the cookies?
What structure attaches muscle to bone?
Tendon
This is the most important action to take when you suspect a person is in shock, and it should be done immediately while waiting for EMS, unless there is a suspected spinal injury.
What is laying the person flat and elevating their legs to improve blood flow?
Name two examples of range-of-motion movements.
Abduction, adduction, flexion, extension, pronation, or rotation.
This is the single biggest factor that increases a cardiac arrest patient’s chance of survival and must occur within the first few minutes, even before EMS arrives.
What is early, high-quality CPR with minimal interruptions?
If Santa slips on ice and sprains his ankle, this is the first thing Mrs. Claus should apply.
What is R.i.c.e? (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate)
Roblox, Intermittent fasting to lose weight, Chai tea, Entertainment Tonight.