Anatomy & Physiology
This term refers to the location of something as "closer to the front"
Anterior
What is the normal heart rate of an adult at rest?
60-100 beats per minute.
This muscle does most of the ventilation work when breathing normally and separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
Diaphragm
This medical emergency is caused by a blockage of bloodflow to the heart, causing muscle death and eventual cardiac arrest.
Acute Myocardial Infarction
This part of the brain regulates basic bodily functions like breathing.
Brain Stem
This is the body's largest organ.
The Skin
The very first step in any EMS skill evaluation; must be verbalized.
BSI/Scene Safety
This term refers to the physical act of moving air in and out of the lungs.
Ventilation
This is the only artery that carries deoxygenated blood.
Pulmonary Artery
This lightly straw-colored fluid cushions and protects the brain and spine.
Cerebrospinal Fluid
When in anatomical position, this bone in the forearm sits lateral to it's neighbor.
Radius
Saying a patient is "AxO x4" indicates that they are alert and oriented to these four things.
- Person
- Place
- Time
- Event
This chronic disease causes bronchospasm in response to allergens, stress, or exertion.
Asthma
This cluster of fibers is known as the heart's internal pacemaker, as it generates electrical impulses to set the rate and rhythm.
Sinoatrial Node
The nervous system is separated into these two main categories based on anatomical position:
Central and Peripheral
There are this many vertebrae in the spine, including the indivual fused vertebrae of the sacrum and coccyx.
33
The first action you should take when you find active hemorrhaging.
Direct Pressure
Auscultating this breathing sound likely indicates an upper airway obstruction.
Stridor
What 3 signs, referred to in a group as Beck's Triad, indicate Cardiac Tamponade?
- Muffled Heart Sounds
- Hypotension / Narrowing Pulse Pressure
- Jugular Vein Distension
What 3 signs, referred to in a group as Cushing's Triad, indicate rising Intracranial Pressure?
- Irregular Respirations
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension with widening pulse pressure.
This is the central, flexible anatomical space between the lungs that contains the heart, great vessels, esophagus, and trachea.
Mediastinum
These terms, almost always shortened to their 3 letter acronyms, are contextual clues that broadly describe the cause of trauma or current conditions of sickness.
Mechanism of Injury/Nature of Illness
This condition describes both blood and air in the thoracic cavity restricting the lung from expanding.
Hemopneumothorax
This chamber of the heart receives blood through the tricuspid valve and pumps blood into the pulmonary artery.
Right Ventricle
A patient that opens their eyes when you talk to them, mumbles in response, and pulls away when you touch their arm is exhibiting this GCS Score.
9
(Eyes 3, Verbal 2, Motor 4)