Cardiology
Blood entering the left atrium arrives via the
Pulmonary vein
This brain injury can result from a minor blunt trauma to the head
Concussion
This intervention is the first step in treating anaphylaxis
Epinephrine
This BLS medication is an anti-diabetic and carbohydrate
Oral glucose
Despite the fact that wheezing can be heard both inspiratory and expiratory it is typically heard on
Exhalation
Diaphoresis is a result of this nervous system response during an MI
Sympathetic Nervous System response
This clear fluid surrounds the brain and spinal cord to protect from injury
Cerebrospinal Fluid
This type of shock is caused by a massive amount of bodily fluid loss
Hypovolemic shock
This nitrate is known to cause headaches
Nitroglycerin
This lung sound often sounds like bubbling and indicates thin fluid in the lungs
Rales
The base of the heart is located at this rib
2nd
This lobe is responsible for sight
Occipital lobe
This type of shock is the result of an overreaction of the immune system
Anaphylactic shock
A beta-2 agonist, this BLS medication can be used to treat asthma, anaphylaxis, COPD, and compartment syndrome
Albuterol sulfate
This “junky” lung sound indicates thick mucus in the lungs
Rhonchi
Ventricular filling begins at this phase of the heart
Diastole
This warning sensation like a flash of light or smell sometimes happens before seizures and migraines
Aura
This class of shock prevents blood flow from getting to organs
Obstructive shock
This ALS medication slows down the conduction of impulses through the SA and AV nodes
Adenosine
This lung sound presents as a louder, harsher whistle and indicates an upper airway issue
Stridor
Vasospasms associated with chest pain are known as
Angina
This lobe is responsible for memory, emotions, and motor function
Parietal lobe
This type of shock is notorious for causing bradycardia from the beginning, despite most shocks presenting initially with tachycardia
Neurogenic shock
This electrolyte is used to treat eclampsia, torsades de pointes, and respiratory distress
Magnesium sulfate
This grating lung sound is heard when inflamed layers of the pleural lining rub against each other
Pleural friction rub