Blood donation
Minimum age to donate blood
17-18 yrs
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Whats IV cannulation used for?
Giving fluids or medicines through a vein
What is the liquid part of the blood that helps in clotting?
Plasma
Normal body temperature in degrees celsius
37
Minimum weight to donate blood
50kg
Ratio of chest compression to rescue breaths for adults?
30 : 2
what dies IV stand for
Intravenous
First step to bleeding control and what can you use if no bandage is available?
Apply direct pressure, Use a clean cloth/clothing.
Valve between the left atrium and left ventricle is called?
Mitral valve
How often can someone donate blood
Every 12 weeks/3months
Depth of chest compression in adult
2 inches
Whats the clear chamber in cannula where you see blood called
Flashback chamber
When is a tourniquet used?
Only if direct pressure fails or if the bleeding is life-threatening
What is the top part of the stomach called?
Fundus
Which group is universal donor
O-
Where do you place your hands during chest compressions?
Middle of the chest, lower half of the sternum.
Which gauge cannula is used for blood transfusion?
14-16 G
Severe blood loss can cause what type of shock?
Hypovolemic shock.
What is considered to be the average normal blood pressure?
120/80 (normal range: 120-90/80-60mm Hg)
This component of donated blood has a shelf life of just 5 to 7 days and must be constantly agitated during storage
Platelets
When performing CPR on an infant alone, the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio is?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
Name one complication of IV cannulation
Infection, phlebitis, hematoma, air embolism
Why shouldn't you remove the first bandage if it becomes soaked with blood?
It disrupts clotting --- instead add more layers on top.
What is the smallest bone in the body?
Stapes