About the Heart
The circulatory system consists of blood, the heart, and __________.
blood vessels
also known as a heart attack
Myocardial infarction
electr-
electric
tachy-
fast
Gowns, masks, goggles, and gloves are all forms of ____.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
________ carries blood away from the heart
Arteries
Normal/average blood pressure should be:
120/80
hemat-
blood
angi-
blood vessel
How long is the hand washing technique?
20 seconds
________ carries blood to the heart
Veins
Which blood type is the universal recipient?
AB+
thromb-
clot
hardening
Process where a bubble in a fluid is forced to fluctuate in size or shape
cavitation
Device used to record the electrical activity of the heart
electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
the body’s natural defense against injury and disease
leukocytes
-orraghia
hemorrhage
penia
deficiency
Provides:
Communicable disease control
Health inspections
Immunizations
Laboratory services
Oral health
Woman and child health
County Health Department
How many pulse sites are there?
6
this is any change from normal heart rate or rhythm
arrhythmia
embol-
embolus
isch
blockage
Passed through objects such as doorknobs pens, cell phone
Indirect contact