Medical Terms
What is the study of the body functions?
Physiology
How do you treat burns?
Cooling burns under running water, loosely bandaging, and avoiding ice on severe burns
What does ppe stand for?
personal protective equipment
Whats a good pulse rate for adults?
60-100 per minute.
What is infection control?
A set of practices aimed at preventing the spread of infections.
What are T-cells?
White blood cells that protect against infections.
Whats the difference in how you help a choking adult vs. a baby?
Back blows for babies and abdominal thrusts for adults.
Whats donning and doffing?
Putting on and taking off protective wear.
What's the artery you need for blood pressure called?
Brachial artery
What is Epidemiology?
The study of how diseases spread and can be controlled within populations.
What prefix means blood?
Hemo/a
What are the three C's for first aid?
Check, Call and Care.
How many seconds of scrubbing do you need when washing hands?
20 seconds.
How do you chart blood pressure?
Diastolic over systolic.
What is the primary purpose of standard precautions in infection control?
To treat all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious
What is a CT scan?
A CT scan uses X-rays to take multiple cross-sectional images of the body, which a computer then combines into a detailed 3D image.
What do you do first if you are concerned about someone or you are poisoned?
"Poison Help" or Poison Control
Whats the order of doffing ppe?
Gloves, goggles/face shield, gown and mask.
What's the average breaths per minute for adults?
12 to 18 per minute.
Which type of isolation is used for patients with diseases transmitted through the air, such as tuberculosis?
Airborne Isolation
What are infections that are obtained in hospitals?
Nosocomial
What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for CPR in ADULTS?
30 compressions to 2 breaths.
What is ppe in order?
Gown → Mask or Respirator → Goggles or Face Shield → Gloves
What instrument is used for taking blood pressure?
sphygmomanometer or blood pressure cuff
Which sterilization method is most appropriate for heat-sensitive medical instruments?
Ethylene oxide gas sterilization