Bones
What is the jawbone called?
Mandible
What are trauma emergencies?
The results of physical forces applied to the body.
What do you use a non-rebreather for?
To administer high concentration of oxygen
What is Pharmacology?
The study of drugs/medications
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
How many cervical bones are there?
7 bones
What are all of the spinal immobilization stretchers?
Back board, short back board, vest type devices
Normal respiratory rate for an infant.
30-60 breaths per minute
What is the most common medication we administer and its rate?
oxygen, 15lpm via non-rebreather
The flow of blood through the body's tissue and vessels.
Perfusion
What is the difference between a tendon and a ligament?
Ligaments connects bone to bone
Tendon is muscle to bone
When an organ protrudes through the wound
Evisceration
What is perfusion?
The flow of blood through body tissue and vessels
Many patients with cardiac conditions take these.
Nitroglycerin
A disorder in which the heart lost part of its ability to effectively pump blood
Hint: CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
Because of the severity of a femur fracture, what is at risk to be damaged?
Damage to the femoral artery.
When a toxic substance contacts the body and causes burns and exposures?
Chemical burns
A slow heart rate less than 60 beats per minute.
Bradycardia
What are four routes and their rates?
All possible answers:
SL rapid, PR rapid, PO slow, IV immediate, IO immediate, Inhalation rapid, IN rapid, IM moderate
The difference between respirations and ventilations.
Respirations is when gas exchange occurs
Ventilation is just the exchange of air between the lungs
What are all of the planes of the body?
Coronal (frontal) Sagittal (lateral) Transversal (axial) Midsagittal (midline)
Swelling in a confined space that protrudes dangerous exposures, may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue.
Compensated Shock
The insertion of a tube into the trachea to maintain and protect the airway.
Endotracheal Intubation
What are indications for albuterol and its route + dosage?
Ashma, difficulty breathing, Inhalation, 1-2 inhalations, wait five minutes before repeating.
The circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to maintain normal functions
Shock