MISC.
DOUBLE: What STD can be a cause for an aneurysm?
Syphilis
DOUBLE: What is an ischemic stroke caused by?
A blood clot in the brain
What is an acute infection?
one that is severe
What is appendicitis?
Swelling of the appendix
Where should you inject an EpiPen and how long should you hold it there?
thigh and hold it for 10 seconds
What is a Good Samaritan Law?
A law that prevents you from getting sued after providing first aid care
Why is high humidity a risk factor for heat stroke?
Because your sweat doesn't evaporate.
In which stage of HIV is a person most contagious and why?
Stage 1 because you don't know you have it yet
DOUBLE: What is an aneurysm?
A bulge in the wall of an artery that causes part of the artery to weaken.
Which medicine is a blood thinner that can be given to someone who's having a heart attack?
Aspirin
What is Aphasia?
Impaired speaking and listening from a stroke
High humidity, over 60, under 4, high heat, obesity, certain medications
Why can sweetness on a person's breath be dangerous?
Can point to high blood sugar or diabetes
What is amenorrhea?
Loss of a menstrual period
What is the allergic reaction called when a person's breathing tube closes?
Anaphylaxis
DOUBLE: Where is 90% of serotonin produced?
Microbiome/intestines
When has HIV progressed to AIDS?
The number of CD4 cells falls below 200
What is an opportunistic infection?
an infection that does not normally cause severe disease and hurts you most when the immune system is weak
What is the amygdala?
The stress center of the brain
What is the difference between adult and baby Heimlich and why is it important?
baby includes chest compressions bc abdominal compressions will break the baby's rib
What is neurogenesis and neural autophagy?
Neurogenesis is the building of new neural pathways and Neural autophagy is the breaking down of neural pathways
You're on a hike and you see a brown bear, but even worse...he sees YOU...what do you do?
GET DOWN
DOUBLE: What is the The Female Athlete Triad?
A combination of 1- disordered eating, 2- amenorrhea, 3- osteoporosis
What does anxiogenic mean?
Anxiety inducing
DOUBLE: OTHER THAN PULSE, hat should you check on a person you suspect is having an opioid overdose? In addition, what will it look like?
Pupils, they will be small