In the beginning...
It's Positional
Nervous Nelly
Just Breathe
Pot luck
100

bi-

What is: the prefix meaning two

(bicuspid)

100

Facing forward, arms to the side, palms out

What is: the anatomical position

100

The Central Nervous System parts

What are: the brain, brain stem, and spinal cord

100

Gas exchange in the lungs takes place here

What is: the alveoli

100

Distant, or far from the point of reference

What is: distal

200

hypo-

What is: the prefix meaning deficient or decreased

(hypotensive)

200

This means near the point of reference

What is: proximal

200

Carries information from the body to the CNS

What are: sensory nerves

200
"Normal" respiratory rate for an adult

What is: 12-20 per minute

200

Fibrous tissues that connect bone to bone, helping to stabilize the joint

What are: ligaments

300

cyan/o-

What is: the prefix meaning blue

(cyanosis)

300

This position is face down

What is: prone

300

Cushions and protects the brain and spinal cord

What is: cerebrospinal fluid

300

This is responsible for most of the effort of breathing

What is: the diaphragm

300

This represents the high point of a wave as the heart contracts

What is: systolic blood pressure

400

ad-

What is: the prefix meaning toward or in the direction of

(adduction)

400

DAILY DOUBLE!

Your patient is on the stretcher with head elevated at a 45-degree angle

400

The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for this, which includes secreting epinephrine and norepinephrine  

What is: the "fight or flight" response

400

This protects the larynx and lower airway from food and liquids

What is: the epiglottis

400

The pulse point on top of the foot

What is:  dorsalis pedis

500

brady-

What is: the prefix meaning slow

500

This line extends from the middle of the armpit to the ankle

What is: midaxillary

500

The large, outermost portion of the brain, which controls sensation, thought, memory, and conscious movements

What is: the cerebrum

500

The amount of air moved into or out of the lungs during a single breath is this

What is: tidal volume

500

Muscle retractions above the clavicles and in intercostal spaces, pale cool skin, and tripoding

What are: signs of labored breathing

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