Push Ups
How many thoracic vertebrae are there?
12
What is the ideal blood pressure for an adult?
120/80
Which bone is larger: the tibia or the fibula?
tibia
Name the four main abdominal quadrants.
Left upper quadrant, right upper quadrant, left lower quadrant, right lower quadrant
What is the first step in every scenario?
BSI/scene safety
In a healthy person, is inhalation an active or passive process?
active
Is aspirin a blood thinner?
NO - it's an antiplatelet
Should you give oxygen to a shock patient?
yes
Name the 5 sections of the spine in order from top to bottom.
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx
What does the "S" in OPQRST stand for?
severity
How much blood can you lose due to a pelvic fracture?
all of it
What does "CPAP" stand for?
continuous positive airway pressure
Free space!
everyone take a 3 minute break
Your patient fell 20 feet. After the scene size-up, what is the first thing you should do?
stabilize c-spine
What is the #1 cause of preventable death after injury?
bleeding
Free space!
Everyone take a 5-minute break!
Name 4 organs/structures found in the left upper quadrant.
liver, stomach, pancreas, left kidney, spleen, colon, small intestine (note: most of these are also partially found in other quadrants)
How many liters of blood can you lose due to a femur fracture?
1.5 liters
What three things do you check if you suspect a stroke?
facial droop, arm weakness, slurred speech
Your patient has a HR of 130, BP of 98/72, and is very confused. Are they in the compensatory or decompensatory stage of shock?
decompensatory
Your patient has pale/cool/clammy skin and a bleeding GSW to the upper thigh. What type and category of shock are they most likely in? (i.e. __________ ____________ shock)
hemorrhagic hypovolemic
What is the proper name for a blood pressure cuff? (must be spelled correctly)
sphygmomanometer
Name three causes of obstructive shock.
pulmonary embolism, pericardial tamponade, tension pneumothorax
Which part of the heart pumps blood through the aorta and into the rest of the body?
left ventricle
Is a pulmonary embolism a respiratory issue or a circulatory issue?
circulatory