What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?
Fast
How many chambers make up the heart?
4 chambers (right atrium, left atrium, right ventricle, left ventricle)
How many steps are in the PBL process?
4 (technically 5 w/ learning issues): identify facts, identify problems, come up with hypotheses, assess "need to knows"
How many mL do you fill the syringe for an IM shot?
0.5 mL
Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart to the rest of the body?
Arteries
What does the suffix "-itis" mean?
Inflammation
How many lobes does each lung have?
Right = 3; Left = 2 to make space for the heart
What is an EKG?
An EKG records electrical activity in the heart. It helps to evaluate arrhythmias, electrolyte imbalances, heart attack, etc.
Why do you need to perform the in-to-out technique for injection site cleaning?
It prevents the spread of bacteria from the surrounding skin onto the clean area
This blood type is known as the universal donor
O negative
If a patient undergoes an "appendectomy," what does that mean?
Surgical removal of the appendix. Appendix + -ectomy (removal)
This tissue connects muscle to bone
tendon
What are some risk factors for heart disease?
High cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history of heart attacks, lack of exercise, eats fast food, cigarette smoker.
What is the first thing you do after you perform an injection?
Put needle in sharps bin!
What is the normal resting heart rate for most adults?
60-100 bpm
True or False: Nephrology is the study of the kidneys.
TRUE
If the diaphragm is paralyzed, a person will have difficulty doing this action.
Breathing/inhaling
What are classic signs of a heart attack?
Chest pain radiating to left arm and jaw, shortness of breath, sweating
Where is the correct injection site for a child <3 y/o? What about for 3+ years old?
<3 y/o: Vastus lateralis (lateral thigh muscle), 3+ y/o: Deltoid
This athlete has won the most olympic gold medals in history (bonus: how many gold medals did they win?)
Michael Phelps (23 gold medals!)
What does orthopedics treat?
Orthopedics treats bones, joints, and the musculoskeletal system.
A patient has decreased sensation on the left side of their body, which part of the brain might be damaged?
Right parietal lobe
Give three hypotheses for the following presentation: chest pain
heart attack, GERD, muscle strain, PE, pericarditis, aortic dissection, pneumonia, panic attack

What are the steps to performing a proper IM injection?
1. Clean injection site
2. Spread skin with thumb and index, making a U shape
3. Inject the entire needle at 90ยบ angle
4. Push down on syringe at a rate of 1 mL per 10 s
5. Remove needle at same angle of insertion and IMMEDIATELY DISPOSE into sharps container
6. Wipe any blood w/ gauze and apply bandaid
Which valve prevents blood from flowing backward into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts?
Mitral/Bicuspid Valve