The Top Number
Systolic Pressure
Iron Containing Protein in the Blood
Hemoglobin
What mineral is stored in bones?
Calcium
What is a CBC?
Complete Blood Count
Which group would have a higher average pulse, Adolescents or Toddlers?
Toddlers
Average Adult Blood Pressure
120/80
Where are white blood cells made?
Red bone marrow
What does febrile mean?
Having a fever
What is bedside manner?
Treating your patient well (respectfully/kindly/directly)
Which route is the most accurate way to take a body temperature?
Rectally (rectal)
High Blood Pressure is Called...
Hypertension
Name 3 Formed Elements in the Blood (not Plasma):
Leukocytes, Erythrocytes, Platelets
What is a small vein called?
Venule
Disease that Lorenzo Odone Has
ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy)
What is TPR?
Abbreviation for Temperature, Pulse & Respiration
Blood Pressure Machine is Called
Sphygmomanometer
Name 4 Blood Components that can be tested for that are not Formed Elements (Cells):
Sodium, Potassium, TSH, Cholesterol, HDL, A1c, Glucose
Name the pathway of the "Central Dogma"
DNA---RNA---Protein---Trait
Disease where bones loose tissue (mass)
Osteoporosis
What are the two components of BMI?
Mass (weight) & Height
3 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
May Include: Exercise, Lower Salt (sodium), Alleviate Stress, Medications
Which blood types can a B Negative receive From?
B Negative & O Negative
What is Bradypnea?
A slow breathing rate
Fatty sheath surrounding nerve cells that helps send efficient impulses (can be affected my multiple sclerosis and other diseases).
Myelin
Name 3 Pulse Points
May Include: Radial, Popliteal, Apical, Carotid, Brachial, Temporal, Dorsalis Pedis, Femoral