A break in the skin of varying depths resulting from a forceful impact with a sharp object; deeper injury than is seen in abrasions, with larger blood vessels involved and more bleeding
What is a laceration
100
The time it takes for a patient's skin color to return to normal after the skin or nailbed has been pressed or blanched; normal time is less than 2 seconds; assesses perfusion
What is Capillary Refill Time or CRT
100
An autoinjector that contains epinephrine used subcutaneously to counteract the effects of histamine
What is Epi-Pen
100
Is the extension to call in an emergency to reach security
What is 5700
100
Robin Williams starred in this 1998 movie in which a medical student treats patients, illegally, using humor.
What is Patch Adams.
200
The minor damage in the dermal layer of the skin, causing discoloration from blood leaking into the surrounding tissue
What is a Contusion or Bruise
200
The maneuver that opens the airway of unconscious patients; the neck is extended with one hand on the forehead and one hand under the chin
What is Head-Tilt, Chin-Lift
200
The device used in cardiac arrest to perform a computer analysis of the patient's cardiac rhythm and deliver defibrillatory shocks when indicated
What is Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
200
At a PGA Tour party in 2014, this famous actor noticed another guest choking on a piece of cheese. He acted quickly and performed the Heimlich maneuver, saving the man's life.
What is Clint Eastwood
200
In this 1990 movie four medical students experiment on "near death" experiences that involve past tragedies until the dark consequences begin to jeopardize their lives
What is Flatliners
300
Is the failure of the circulatory system to perfuse tissues; hypoperfusion of the circulatory system
What is Shock
300
The standardized rating system used to evaluate the degree of consciousness impairment based on eye opening, motor response, and verbal response; points are scored for the patient's best response in each of the three categories
What is Glasgow Coma Scale
300
The device used to deliver high concentrations of oxygen to patients in acute respiratory distress; has a reservoir bag and a one-way valve to prevent rebreathing
What is Nonrebreather Mask
300
When Jersey Shore came to an end, this reality star embarked on a new career in the emergency medical field
What is Angelina Pivarnick
300
This American daytime television medical drama that is listed in Guinness World Records as the longest-running American soap opera in production and the third longest-running drama in television in American history
What is General Hospital
400
This is the most common and expensive work-related injury.
What is back pain.
400
SAMPLE History (mnemonic to help assess history) stands for.
What is S-signs and symptoms, A-allergies, M-medications, P-past pertinent medical history, L-last oral intake, E-event
400
A band of cloth or plastic placed around an extremity and twisted or knotted to increase pressure so that blood flow below the band is interrupted or stopped; last resort measure used to control severe bleeding
What is a Tourniquet
400
This famous rock star attained his EMT certification and worked for five years in New York City.
What is David Lee Roth
400
An American media franchise consisting of a series of novels, a film, several television series, plays, and other properties, with the main character named Hawkeye Pierce.
What is M.A.S.H.
500
This is a tearing or forcible separation of tissue without the loss or removal of a limb, body part or organ
What is an avulsion
500
The low-pitched bubbling sounds produced by fluid in the lower airways; often described as either fine or coarse
What is Crackles
500
This device was invented by Dr. Sam Scheinberg who, as a trauma surgeon during the Vietnam War, found that field medics generally ignored the splint then issued by the Army. He developed the idea while playing with a foil chewing gum wrapper.
What is the S.A.M. Splint
500
In 1996, this "NCIS" star saved the lives of two teenagers who had been in a car accident in front of his home when he used a sledge hammer to break open the window of the burning car and pulled them out of the flames to safety
What is Mark Harmon
500
An American romantic medical drama television series that has aired 11 seasons on ABC, and focuses on the fictional lives of surgical interns and residents as they gradually evolve into seasoned doctors, while trying to maintain personal lives and relationships. It's 12th season began this fall.