Common Drugs
A ________ is any substance other than food or water that changes the body's chemistry.
Drug
A ________ can result from increased abdominal pressure, which may occur if the athlete holds their breath while weightlifting.
Hernia
The sum of all chemical changes used for energy that take place as the body functions is known as _______________.
Metabolism
The first thing that needs to be done during the primary assessment of an emergency situation is to __________________.
Check the scene.
Athlete's with a spleen injury will experience abdominal pain and perhaps pain in the left shoulder which is referred to as ________________.
Kehr's sign
Antibiotics
The _______ is part of the large intestine, it is known to contain some healthy bacteria but does not serve much purpose.
Appendix
The basic components of protein are _______________. The body uses these to form new tissues and repair damaged tissues.
Amino Acids
Sign
During the "testing" portion of the secondary assessment, a _____________ can be used to measure range of motion.
Goniometer
____________ is the most common drug in the US. It is a stimulant that increases heart rate and breathing rate.
Caffeine
Injuries to ________ organs such as the bladder, intestines, stomach, and appendix rarely cause rapid death.
hollow
Mild dehydration occurs when an athlete loses _____% of their body weight through sweat and while exercising.
2%
When determining if a unresponsive victim is breathing, it is best to use the ______________________ method.
Look, listen, and feel
_____________ can be used to indicate that blood is flowing to the fingertips and toes.
Capillary refill
______________ drugs are drugs that have a medical purpose. These can be used to treat disease, infection, or a disorder such as diabetes and is used to relieve pain or swelling
Therapeutic
The ________ are tubes attached to the kidneys that transport urine to the bladder.
Ureters
When we consume more __________________ vitamins than we need, excess are stored in the liver.
Fat soluble
A heart attack is also known as ____________________.
Myocardial Infarction
_______ is the indigestible material found in foods high in carbohydrates. This stimulates the intestines, so diets high in this can reduce colon disease and constipation.
________-__________ drugs are most commonly used in athletics to control and maintain the airways during asthma attacks.
Beta-adrenergic
Which abdominal quadrant does the spleen lie in?
Left Upper Quadrant
An adult who has a BMI of ______ or higher is considered obese.
30
The average adult has about 6 quarts (5.7L) of blood and the loss of ________% can result in death.
10%
The __________ is located at the liver and is a storage tank for bile, which is passed into the small intestine where it assists with the digestion of fat.
Gallbladder