Medical Terminology
What does the suffix "itis" mean?
Inflamation
What are the four main vital signs?
temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure
What is the most important method of preventing infection?
Hand Hygiene
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Which body system is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body?
cardiovascular system
What does the prefix "hyper" mean?
Above or Excessive
Normal adult pulse range?
60 to 100 BPM
what PPE protects the hands
Gloves
What device delivers a shock to restore the heart rhythm?
AED
Which body system controls and coordinates body activities using nerves and the brain?
nervous system
What does "tachycardia" mean?
Fast heart rate
Normal adult respirations?
12 to 20 breaths/min
What precaution is used for airborne diseases?
airborne precautions
What should you check first in an emergency?
Scene safety
Which body system is responsible for breathing and gas exchange?
Respiratory system
What does "derm" refer to?
Skin
Which vital sign measures oxygen saturation?
pulse oximetry
What does PPE stand for?
personal protective equipment
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR?
30 to 2
Which body system protects the body and includes skin, hair, and nails?
Integumentary system
What does the suffix "ology" mean?
Study of
What instrument measures blood pressure?
sphygmomanometer
What are the six links in the chain of infection?
pathogen, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, susceptible host
What is the compression-to-breath ratio for 2-person rescuer infant CPR?
15 to 2
Which body system helps the body fight infection?
lymphatic/immune system