Pelvis
These are the 3 bones that comprise the hip
Ilium, Ischium, Pubis
These 4 bones come together at the knee and comprise the bony part of the knee joint
What are the femur, tibia, fibula and patella
This is the definition of ventilation and what is the difference between this and oxygenation
This is the definition of a seizure
What is abnormal electrical activity in the brain
This is the age-definition of an "infant."
What is 0-1 year of age
These are the two "classes" of pelvic fractures. Define each one.
Simple fractures involve only one fracture
Complex fractures involve two or more fractures of the pelvis
This is the definition of a ligament and tendon, strain and sprain
ligaments connect bone to bone
Tendons connect muscle to bone
strain is an injury to a tendon
sprain is an injury to a ligament
These two organs are found in the larynx
What are the epiglottis and the vocal cords
These are the two general "classes" of seizures. Define each one
What are simple/focal seizures (no loss of consciousness and involve a specific part of the brain on one side) and generalized seizures (involve the brain globally and there is loss of consciousness)
This is the current recommendation for compressions to breaths for 1-rescuer CPR in a child
What is 30:2
15:2 with 2 caregivers
This is the bony landmark that you palpate (on each side) when you examine the pelvis
What is the ASIS anterior superior iliac spine
This is the connective tissue that lines joints and provides the "lubrication" for the joints
What is the synovium
This is what is measured by the oxygen saturation
What is the percentage of hemoglobin molecules that are bound to oxygen in the blood
This is the definition of status epilepticus
Seizure activity for more than 5 minutes or more than one seizure episode in 5 minutes without return to baseline consciousness
These are 5 things kept on the top shelf of the grey cabinet in the 5 med room
What are epi, glucose, Benadryl, naloxone, tums, ibuprofen, aspirin
This is the primary purpose for applying a pelvic binder in a patient with a pelvic fracture
Limit blood loss in the pelvis
These are the "sacks" that provide cushioning between the bones and the muscles around the knee. The "bubble wrap"
What are the bursa (bursae)
crackles/rales = end inspiration = pneumonia
Wheezes = expiration = asthma
Stridor = inspiration = upper airway/croup
This is the first line class of medications given to stop an ongoing seizure
What are benzodiazepines/sedatives = valium, versed, Ativan, etc
These are the 3 blood borne pathogens of greatest concern in our workplace
What are hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV
What is an open book pelvic fracture and what is the most common mechanism leading to this injury?
A complex pelvic fracture with disruption of the symphysis pubis anteriorly. A high-speed crash, fall from height or significant front-to-back impact
This is the artery in the posterior part of the knee that supplies blood flow to the back of the leg and is susceptible to injury from behind
What is the popliteal artery
this is what RSV stands for. Who gets it? what symptoms
Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Anyone gets it but infants most seriously affected. significant upper airway symptoms, cough, congestion, fever, causes bronchiolitis in infants and young children
These are 3 different causes of seizures?
What are trauma, infection, electrolyte imbalance, structural abnormality, idiopathic, drug withdrawal
This is the definition of visceral and parietal pain
Visceral pain originates from internal organs. It can be deep, vague and difficult to pinpoint
Parietal pain is sharp and localized because (in the abdomen) the lining of the abdominal wall is affected and this tracks directly to a spinal nerve root level expressed on the skin