Medical Terminology
You have a 40 year old female who is having a CHF and she is starting to have Seizure. What is the meaning of CHF?
Congestive Heart Failure
Exhaled air from the body is what percentage of oxygen?
16%
Why is it common for older adults to get diabetes?
Weight gain
These three signs and symptoms of a cardiac tamponade are referred to as the Beck Triad. Explain the Beck Triad
1. Presence of jugular vein distention
2. Muffled heart sounds
3.Narrowing pulse pressur
What maneuver should be used to open a patient's airway when a spinal injury is present?
Jaw-Thrust
What is URI?
Upper respiratory infection
Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass across what, during diffusion?
Alveolar Membrane
What is the pulse rate for 6 to 12 year old children?
70 to 120 beats/min
What is the balance of all systems of the body?
Homeostatsis
You and your partner come across a 65 year old male who has collapsed on the ground. He is apneic, pulseless, and unresponsive. What should you do in this situation?
Begin CPR and apply AED as soon as possible.
What is PMH?
Past Medical History
What is an example of a hinge joint?
Elbow
How old is the infant when they start tracking objects with their eyes?
2 months
Burn victims loss of this bodily fluid, can result in hypovolemic shock. What is the fluid?
Plasma
A 4 month old infant would need how many chest compressions per minute?
100
What is NKDA?
No Known Drug Allergies
What is an example of a ball and socket joint other than the knee?
Shoulder
What's the percentage of the kidney mass decreased in older adults?
20%
This type of shock can be brought on by emotional distress. What is the type of Shock?
Psychogenic
What is the compression to ventilation ratio on an adult in a 2 rescuer situation?
30:2
What is GI?
Gastrointestinal
What section of the spinal column are twelve pairs of ribs attached to?
Thoracic
What is the average life expectancy?
78
Vasodilation is most common in which category of shock?
Distributive
Care that first-responders, healthcare providers and public safety professionals provide to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway.
BLS (Basic Life Support)