Human Body
The number of vertebrae in the cervical spine
7
Assessment tool to evaluate the effectiveness of oxygenation
Pulse Oximetry
Preferred method of opening the airway with suspected spinal injury
Jaw Thrust Maneuver
Presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid between cells in body tissue, causing swelling in affected areas
Edema
Recommended pulse to palpate for an unconscious patient
Carotid Artery
What are the first 2 vertebrae in cervical spine
Axis and Atlas
Name for a blood pressure cuff. How do you spell it?
Sphygmomanometer
The process of loading oxygen molecules onto hemoglobin molecules in the blood stream
Oxygenation
Medical terminology for "fainting"
Syncope
Condition caused by stomach being filled with air
Gastric Distention
Support structure that connects bone to bone
Ligament
The process of listening to sounds the body makes by using a stethoscope
Auscultation
Number of oxygen delivery devices we carry and name them
4; Non-rebreather mask, nasal cannula, bag valve mask, blow by bear.
Condition of shock that is defined by the inability to successfully achieve resuscitation regardless of methods employed
Irreversible Shock
Length of time for 2 complete cycles of CPR
About 2 minutes
Name of the artery located in the groin
Femoral
A flexible system implemented to manage a variety of emergency scenes
Incident Command System
Ventilation rate for adults and rate for children
Adult: 1 breath every 6 seconds
Child: 1 breath every 2 to 3 seconds
Cardiovascular and Respiratory
Discoloration of the skin caused by the pooling of blood
Lividity or Dependent Lividity
The passive process where molecules move from areas of high concentration to low concentration
Diffusion
Time when treatment of shock or traumatic injuries is most critical and potential of survival is best
Golden Hour or Golden Period
Standard size of onboard fixed oxygen bottle
G - 5300 liters
Compression of the heart as the result of buildup of blood or fluid in the pericardial sac, leading to decreased output
Cardiac Tamponade
Side lying position used to maintain a clear airway in an unresponsive patient that does not have suspected spine, hip or pelvis injuries
Recovery Position