In the beginning...
bi-
What is: the prefix meaning two
(bicuspid)
Facing forward, arms to the side, palms out
What is: the anatomical position
The Central Nervous System parts
What are: the brain, brain stem, and spinal cord
Gas exchange in the lungs takes place here
What is: the alveoli
Distant, or far from the point of reference
What is: distal
hypo-
What is: the prefix meaning deficient or decreased
(hypotensive)
This means near the point of reference
What is: proximal
Carries information from the body to the CNS
What are: sensory nerves
What is: 12-20 per minute
Fibrous tissues that connect bone to bone, helping to stabilize the joint
What are: ligaments
cyan/o-
What is: the prefix meaning blue
(cyanosis)
This position is face down
What is: prone
Cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord
What is: cerebrospinal fluid
This is responsible for most of the effort of breathing
What is: the diaphragm
This represents the high point of a wave as the heart contracts
What is: systolic blood pressure
ad-
What is: the prefix meaning toward or in the direction of
(adduction)
DAILY DOUBLE!
Your patient is on the stretcher with head elevated at a 45-degree angle
The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for this, which includes secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine
What is: the "fight or flight" response
This protects the larynx and lower airway from food and liquids
What is: the epiglottis
The pulse point on top of the foot
What is: dorsalis pedis
brady-
What is: the prefix meaning slow
This line extends from the middle of the armpit to the ankle
What is: midaxillary
The large, outermost portion of the brain, which controls sensation, thought, memory, and conscious movements
What is: the cerebrum
The amount of air moved into or out of the lungs during a single breath is this
What is: tidal volume
Muscle retractions above the clavicles and in intercostal spaces, pale cool skin, and tripoding
What are: signs of labored breathing