Muscles and Body Mechanics
What part of the body are the body mechanics guidelines mainly aimed at protecting?
The back
The central nervous system is made up of _____.
Your brain and spinal cord
What is the purpose of the systemic circuit of the human body?
To supply blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to the body.
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
The process of categorizing patients based on their need for medical care and the likelihood of their survival is called what?
Triage
Which muscles should be used when lifting patients?
Large leg muscles
_____ nerves carry messages toward the brain. They tell the brain what's going on inside and outside your body.
Sensory
What is the job of the human body's pulmonary circuit?
To carry blood to the lungs so carbon dioxide can be released and oxygen can be picked up.
How many rescue breaths should be given after 30 chest compressions?
2
One triage method is START. What does START stand for?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
A _____ is connective tissue that connects muscle to bone.
Tendon
Your _____ receives messages from your body and the world around you and then figures out how to react to the information.
Brain
Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the lungs?
The left atrium
At what rate should you apply chest compressions?
At a rate of at least 100 compressions per minute
Using the color-coded triage process, how would a patient who requires immediate medical attention for survival be classified?
Red tag
A commonly used term for a muscle strain is a _____.
pulled muscle
How far a muscle group can be stretched or a joint can be moved is a common measurement of:
Flexibility
Which chamber receives blood returning to the heart from the body?
The right atrium
What is a portable device that can detect problems in heart rhythm and apply a brief electroshock to try to correct an abnormal rhythm?
AED
What scenario originally identified the need of a triage process?
War
A muscle strain that happens suddenly and might be due to heavy exercise without being properly warmed up is classified as what type?
Acute
What is the first function of the nervous system?
Collect sensory input from the body and external environment.
Which specialist would be likely to treat coronary artery disease?
Cardiologist
What does AED stand for
Automated External Defibrillator
Using the color-coded triage process, how would a patient who has minor injuries that probably won't require medical treatment be classified?
White tag