Medical Terminology
The root word cardio refers to
The heart
Which structure contains a similar group of cells that work together to perform a function
Tissue
What is the medical name for the throat
Pharynx
When responding to a victim who is unconscious, the first responder assumes that consent is
Implied
ASA stands for
Aspirin
The medical root word oro refers to the
A mouth
Which structure is composed of tissue layers that secrete fluids
Membrane
What type of blood cell can be granular or agranular
Leukocyte
Which guideline will help ensure one's personal safety at an emergency scene
Taking the time to evaluate the scene before proceeding
The best way to determine whether a person is unconscious it to
Tap the person and ask, Hey, are you okay?"
Marina is scheduled for surgery for cholelithiasis. The root word lith indicates that what will be removed from Marina during this surgery?
Stones
The heart, blood vessels, and blood are in which system?
Circulatory
What is the liquid portion of blood called
Plasma
Laws that protect people who willingly give emergency care without accepting anything in return are known as
Good Samaritan Laws
Which cavity contains the heart, lungs, and esophagus
Thoracic
What does CAT Scan stand for
Computerized Axial Tomography Scan
What abdominal region is below the lumbar region
Iliac
The superior vena cava carries deoxygenated blood to what part of the heart
Right Atrium
Daniel cuts his finger in carpentry. It starts to bleed. Ashton, gives Daniel a clean gauze to apply direct pressure to the wound. The blood continues to ooze through the gauze. What should Ashton do next
Apply an additional gauze over the original dressing
The main function of erythrocytes is to
Carry Oxygen
What does AIDS stand for
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
In relation to the diaphragm, the location of the heart is
Superior
The correct pathway blood flows during systemic circulation from the heart back to the heart is
(What happens after the Descending Aorta)
Arteries, Arterioles, Capillaries, Venules, Veins
What individual successfully completed a state-approved emergency care training program
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Leukocytes have the ability to squeeze through the intercellular spaces of capillary walls to fight infection in neighboring tissues. This process is called
Diapedesis