Anatomy
The Autonomic Nervous System consists of
The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
Fentanyl, Morphine, Heroin, and Codeine are all examples of
Opioids/ Opiates/ Narcotics
Hypothermia is defined as a core body temp. less than
95F
When a woman experiences her last menses and reaches the end of childbearing age, is called
Menopause
The largest of the tarsal bones is the
Calcaneus
The brachiocephalic artery supplies blood to
Right subclavian and the right common carotid artery
What is the dose of Activated Charcoal?
1G per Kg
Heat loss can occur in which five ways?
Conduction, Convection, Evaporation, Radiation, Respiration
The most commonly reported STD in the US is
Chlamydia
The stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon is called a
Strain
Thin bands of fibrous tissue that connect the valves of the heart to the inner wall are
Chordae Tendineae
The four routes of exposure to a toxin are
Inhalation, Absorption, Ingestion, Injection
When assessing a hypothermic patient's carotid pulse, wait up to
60 seconds
The lower portion of the uterus is called the
Cervix
Fractures of the clavicle, scapula, and the acromioclavicular joint can be effectively splinted by using a
Sling and swathe
The Vasa Deferentia, is found where?
The male reproductive system
_________ is a highly toxic, colorless and flammable gas with a distinctive "rotten-egg" odor.
Hydrogen Sulfide
Definitive care for Decompression sickness involves the use of a
Hyperbaric Chamber
The main cause of an ectopic pregnancy is
Irritation, scarring of the fallopian tubes/ PID
Fractures of the distal radius, often resembling a fork, are known as a
Colles fracture
The sebaceous gland, secretes an oily-like substance along the hair follicle called
Sebum
Patients with Organophosphate poisoning will present with what signs and symptoms?
SLUDGEM/ DUMBELS
Stinging cells of the coelenterate, (marine life) are called
Nematocysts
The largest cell in the female body is the
Oocyte/ Ovum/ Egg
Definitive treatment of Compartment syndrome involves a surgical procedure called a
Fasciotomy