ANATOMY BASICS
This position is used as the standard reference for the human body.
What is anatomical position?
The largest bone in the body.
What is the femur?
flap that prevents food from entering the airway.
What is an epiglottis?
PPE stands for this
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
CPR stands for this.
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?
This term means toward the front of the body.
What is anterior?
This connects muscle to bone.
What is a tendon?
This organ absorbs most nutrients from food.
What is the small intestine?
A germ that causes disease is called this.
What is a pathogen?
The first thing you should do before helping any patient.
What is PPE?
This term means away from the midline.
What is lateral?
This muscle helps you breathe.
What is the diaphragm?
This structure exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs.
What are alveoli?
The spread of germs from one person or object to another.
What is cross-contamination?
This should be applied to a bleeding wound first.
What is direct pressure?
The wrist is ______ to the elbow.
What is distal?
This type of muscle is found only in the heart.
What is cardiac muscle?
This part of the brain controls balance.
What is the cerebellum?
Gloves, mask, gown, face shield, or goggles are
What is PPE?
This is more important in healthcare than speed.
What is safety?
The head is ______ to the chest
What is superior?
The kneecap is called this.
What is the patella?
These tiny blood vessels allow exchange of oxygen and nutrients.
What are capillaries?
When harmful germs enter the body and cause illness.
What is an infection?
A patient is unconscious and not breathing. This emergency procedure may be needed.
What is CPR?