Diseases of the Nervous System
This disease is also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, which control muscle movement.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS)
Controls many functions in the body, especially those related to the heart, lungs, and digestive system. We've been talking about this nerve all year long! And if it is over stimulated it could cause fainting.
Vagus Nerve (X)
The LEAST accurate method of heart rate calculation.
Six Second Strip or multiple by 10
What vital sign measures how well oxygen is being delivered to the body?
Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)
Which TV show features the characters Eleven, Mike, and Dustin?
Stranger Things
This is a group of diseases that cause muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass over time. It is usually inherited (passed down from parents).
Muscular Dystrophy
The Olfactory nerve (I) is responsible for you send of ____________.
Smell
For a Rhythm to be irregular the R-R intervals need to vary by more that ______ or______ boxes.
1 or 2 boxes
What is the normal range for an adult resting heart rate?
60-100
What element has the chemical symbol “Fe”?
Iron
This is a disease where the immune system attacks the connection between the nerves and muscles, causing muscle weakness especially in the face and eyes.
Myasthenia Gravis
The Optic nerve (II) is essential for which one of the 5 senses.
Sight
A regular rhythm can be interrupted by these two things and still be consider regular if it only occurs once.
Premature Beat or Pause
What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
Hypoglycemia
This is a rare condition where the immune system attacks the nervous system, often after an infection. And it's also hard to say!
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Controls most of the muscles that move the eye and the eyelid, as well as regulating certain eye functions, such as pupil constriction. It plays a crucial role in eye movement, pupil response, and eyelid elevation.
Oculomotor (III)
Explain the equation used in the "Little Block Method"
1500/# or little blocks between R-R
What does the acronym “PPE” stand for in healthcare?
Personal Protective Equipment
What movie series is set in the dystopian nation of Panem?
The Hunger Games
This disease particularly affects the brain and spinal chord. The body’s immune system attacks the protective covering of nerve fibers (called myelin), which slows down or blocks signals between the brain and body.
Multiple Sclerosis
The vestibulocochlear nerve (Cranial Nerve VIII) is responsible for hearing and_____________.
Balance
List the first five heart rates in the Memory Method Chart. These heart rates should correspond to 1 block- 2 blocks- 3 blocks- 4 blocks- and 5 blocks.
300-150-100-75-60
What piece of equipment is used to measure blood pressure? The actual fancy name for the measuring device on the blood pressure cuff.
sphygmomanometer
Which actor portrayed Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Robert Downey Jr