Anatomy
Number of chambers of the heart
4
Pupils will respond in this way during an opiate overdose
Constrict. Pinpoint pupils.
EKG stands for...
Electrocardiogram
What is a sphygmomanometer?
BP cuff
Organ affected by hepatitis
Liver
Traumatic brain injury
Axillary refers to this part of the body
Armpit
Name both terms for the hormone administered by an EpiPen
Epinephrine, Adrenaline
The aorta carries blood INTO / AWAY FROM the heart and connects to this chamber of the heart
AWAY FROM and left ventricle
Grapelike clusters that fill with air in the lungs
Alveoli
Intercostal space is found here
Between ribs
A diabetic would use this device to monitor blood sugar. EMTs frequently use them to assess blood sugar of patients.
Glucometer
An opiate overdose causes death in this way
Respiratory failure
List 3 endocrine system glands found in pairs
Adrenal, ovaries, testes
An EKG reading lasts this long
6 seconds
What is a cannula and how is it used by an EMT?
Nasal cannula, specifically, is used to administer supplemental oxygen
The xiphoid process is located here. Be specific.
Inferior portion of the sternum
List 3 singular endocrine system glands
Thymus, thyroid, pancreas, pineal, pituitary
What is ischemia?
Lack of blood flow, causing a lack of oxygen, to the heart muscle
What does C-collar stand for and what is its use?
Cervical - Stabilize spine