Medical Terms
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First Aid/CPR
Random stuff
100
What are Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, and Thrombocytes?
Red Blood Cells, White Blood Cells, Platelets
100
What are the functions of muscles?
Provide heat and ability to move, support structure of body, and hold it upright
100
What does the abbv. Q.I.D mean?
4 times daily
100
To open airway and avoid injury to the neck or spine, what method is best?
Jaw Thrust
100
What is cryosurgery?
Substance at subfreezing temps to destroy or remove tissue
200
What is Diaphoresis?
Profuse sweating
200
What are the main differences between arteries and veins?
Arteries are more elastic and carry oxygenated blood away from the heart, veins carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
200
What is the proper way to remove the paper off the exam table?
Roll the paper away from you and throw away
200
With heavy bleeding what is the first method to use?
Apply pressure on the wound or pressure point with a clean cloth
200
Double Jeopardy!!! What is the difference between treating a bacterial and viral infection?
Bacterial has antibiotics, viral does not you just have to let it run its course
300
What is Encephalopathy?
Disease of the brain
300
What are 3 functions of the liver?
formation of bile and urea (waste products, urine, and sweat), detoxification of harmful substances, storage of sugar as glycogen
300
Double Jeopardy!!! What is the ratio of bleach to water used to clean surfaces contaminated with blood?
1:10
300
What is the first priority in an emergency situation?
Get the air way open
300
What blood test is used to monitor anticoagulant therapy?
PT/INR (blue tube prevents blood from clotting)
400
What is cholelithiasis?
Gallstones
400
What is considered a good cholesterol level?
180-200 mL/dL
400
How many types of thermometers can you name?
Tympanic, Temporal, Oral, Rectal, Axillary, Digital, Disposable
400
What is the single rescuer CPR guidelines for chest compressions to rescue breathing?
30 compressions then 2 breathes
400
What is ADHD, PTSD, and Bipolar disease? and what practicioner would treat them?
Attention Defficate Hyperactive Disease, Post Tramatic Stress Disorder, and you are really moody. You would see a Psychiatrist
500
Explain the difference between first intention and second intention.
First intention- wound heals normally Second intention- wound doesn't heal on its own wound debridement may be needed
500
What hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary lobe of the pituitary gland?
Growth hormone (GH), Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), Alpha Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH), Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), Luteinizing hormone (LH), Prolactin (PR)
500
What is the correct placement of the V-2 electrode for an EKG?
4th intercostal space at left margin of sternum
500
What is the initial treatment(tx) for a sprained ankle?
Ice in 20 minute intervals(20 on/ 20 off) for the first 48- 72 hours
500
What do the abbv. COPD, SOB, and ARDS stand for? and what type of provider would you see?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Shortness of Breath, Acute Respiratory Disease Syndrome. You would see a Pulmonologist.
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