Head & Spinal
Who can get diabetes?
Anything
What is an open fracture?
Broken bone protrudes through the skin
What is asthma?
A chronic condition affecting the airways (become constricted)
Identify a characteristic of Type 2 Diabetes
Lifestyle factors
Develops in childhood or adolescence
Body becomes resistant to insulin
What property of the blood is responsible for causing blood to clot?
Platelets
What is a closed fracture?
No external wound
Identify a symptom of concussion
Dazed
Confused
Headaches
Dizziness
Blurred Vision
Give 3 triggers of asthma
Infection Cold air Stress Allergens Pollen Grass Clippings
What are the two types of fractures?
Open (Compound)
Closed (Simple)
What spinal cord segments control the diaphragm and breathing?
L3 and L5 segement
Give a sign of a severe asthma attack
Turning Blue
Chest pains
numbness in limbs
Sweaty palms
Loss of conscioussness
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2?
Type 1 - Body cannot produce Insulin
Type 2 - Body does not use insulin effectively
How can you identify venous bleeding?
Dark red and steady blood flow
How can a fracture be caused indirectly?
A fall on an outstretched arm
3 signs and symptoms of spinal damage
Loss of Movement
Tenderness
Numbness
4 main vessels that make up the cardiovascular system
Heart Veins Arteries Capillaries