Anatomy and Physiology
Which tissue covers the surface of the body?
Epithelial tissue
What does CPR do and what does it stand for?
CPR- Cardiac-Pulmonary Resuscitation
It restarts the heart after it stops pumping. Restores blood circulation and breathing.
What is the name of the maneuver used for choking victims?
Heimlich maneuver
Name all the body cavities in the ventral body cavities
Thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, pelvic cavity
Genome
All genetic material of an organism. It consists of DNA (or RNA in RNA viruses)
Describe mitochondria
It is an organelle. It is the powerhouse of the cell.
Where do you landmark for CPR?
The armpits
Name 3 common symptoms of a heart attack
Any 3 of chest discomfort, chest pressure or squeezing, chest pain, discomfort in the upper body (arms, jaw, back, neck, etc), shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea, light-headedness.
True or false
Electrical burns can be both internal and external
True
Edema
Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues
Name the 5 vital organs
Heart, lungs, kidney, liver, brain
The ratio of compressions to breaths is_________.
30:2
Name a common test to see if someone is having a stroke, and what does this test tell you about the type of stroke?
Arm test, lift arms to see if one falls, whatever arm falls, the opposite side of the brain is where the stroke is occurring.
True or false
A splint should be tied tight enough to stop blood flow.
False
Pathophysiology
The study of the disordered physiological processes that cause, result from, or are otherwise associated with a disease or injury
List two major organs/structures in the integumentary system
Nails, hair, sweat and oil glands, skin
List three things you must do when performing CPR
Keeps the arms straight, arms right over the victim, heel of the hand pushes down on the body, heel of the dominant hand under the other, depth of 5cm…
What is the acronym for shock and what does each letter represent?
WARTS/STRAW
Warmth, ABCs, Rest and reassure, Treatment, Semi-sit & semi-prone.
True or false
If I were to say the patient has an injury in their left lumbar region, describe where on the body or which row and column of the nine block chart this would be located.
3rd column, middle row, or left side of the patient’s midsection.
Protoplasm
The colourless material comprising the living part of a cell, including the cytoplasm, nucleus, and other organelles
Name the three types of muscle tissue and describe them
Skeletal muscle: Attaches to the bones and provides movement for the body
Cardiac muscle: Causes the heart to beat
Visceral muscle: Present in the walls of the respiratory, digestive, urinary tract and blood vessels
Guide us through the DRABCD's
D-Danger
R-Response
A-Airway
B-Breathing
C-Circulation
D-Defibrillator
Describe the steps to follow during a seizure
1. Make sure scene is safe
2. Protect person by moving furniture and other objects out of the way
3. Place pad or towel under someone’s head if easy to do so
4. Call emergency services, or someone who can help
Describe how to apply a tourniquet
Some variation of:
Make sure safe, wear PPE
Fold cloth or bandage so that its min 1in wide
Wrap bandage 2 inches above injury (if possible)
Tie ends of bandage around a stick
Turn stick to tighten tourniquet
Continue tightening till bleeding stops (should be somewhat painful)
Pinocytic vesicles
Structure which helps in the Pinocytic process, where the small particles are brought into the cell, forming an infolding or invagination which in turn are suspended in the small vesicles. This process is also known as Cell Drinking