Infection Control
What is infection Control?
to prevent the spread of infection.
What is the horizontal plane that divides the body into a top half and a bottom half?
The transverse plane
The abdomen is divided into how many equal quadrants? Name each Quadrant.
Four (RUQ, LUQ, RLQ, LLQ)
Which body system is responsible for the production of red blood cells (hemopoiesis) and providing a framework for the body?
The skeletal system
In the word carditis, what does the word root cardi mean, and what does the suffix -itis mean?
Cardi means heart, and -itis means inflammation
what is the method to prevent infection?
Hand washing, wearing proper precautions
Which vertical plane divides the body into equal right and left halves?
The midsagittal (or median) plane
Which large body cavity is located on the back side of the body and contains the brain and spinal cord?
The dorsal cavity.
The pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands are all primary organs of which body system?
The endocrine system
If a patient is diagnosed with cyanosis, what color is their skin, and what does this typically indicate?
The skin is blue (cyan- means blue); it typically indicates a lack of oxygen.
what is the correct order of PPE?
Bonus: for 100 points what type of mask do you wear?
Gown, Mask, Eye protection, Gloves
Bonus: N95 Mask
If a body part is located above the transverse plane, it is described as superior. What term is used to describe body parts located near the head?
Cranial
What is the name of the middle region located directly above the stomach and superior to the umbilical region?
The epigastric region
Which two systems work together to ensure that oxygen is delivered to the cells and carbon dioxide is removed from the body?
The respiratory system and the circulatory/cardiovascular system.
Define the difference between tachycardia and bradycardia.
Tachycardia is a fast/rapid heart rate (tachy- = fast), while bradycardia is a slow heart rate (brady- = slow).
What federal agency established standards for contamination with blood and body fluids?
OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
In anatomical terms, the elbow is ________ to the wrist, but the shoulder is ________ to the elbow.
The elbow is proximal to the wrist, but the shoulder is proximal to the elbow.
If a patient is complaining of pain in the Right Lower Quadrant (RLQ), which common organ is the doctor likely most concerned about?
The appendix.
The integumentary system acts as the body's first line of defense. What is the name of the process where this system helps the body maintain a constant internal temperature (specifically through the dilation of blood vessels and sweating)?
Homeostasis
What is the difference between a colostomy, a colotomy, and a colectomy?
The six parts of the chain are?
A medical imaging scan provides a view that shows both the heart and both lungs in a single section, dividing the body into front and back portions. Which plane was used for this scan, and what are the two terms for the sections it creates?
The frontal plane. It divides the body into anterior/ventral (front) and posterior/dorsal (back) sections.
Which two regions are located on either side of the umbilical region (the "waist" area)?
The right and left lumbar (or lateral) regions
The lymphatic system is often considered a part of the immune system. Beyond fighting infection, what is its vital role in maintaining fluid balance within the body?
It picks up excess tissue fluid that has leaked out of the capillaries and returns it to the circulatory system to prevent swelling (edema).
Break down the word Hemiplegia. Based on its parts, what specific part of the body is affected, and what has happened to it?
Hemi-: Means half (specifically the left or right side of the body).
-plegia: Means paralysis.
Meaning: Total paralysis of one vertical side of the body, usually caused by a stroke.