July 2020 Meeting

Oxygenation

100

Tiny air sacs in the lungs responsible for gas exchange.

Alveoli 

200

The medication in rescue inhalers and nebulizers that causes bronchial dilation. 

Albuterol

300

The gas that can bind to red blood cells and cause a false oxygen saturation reading. 

Carbon monoxide. 

400

Percentage of oxygen in each scenario: 

Room air, mouth to mouth, BVM w/ oxygen. 

(Within 2%) 

RA: 21%

MtM: 14%-17%

BVM w/O2: 100% 

500

The difference between external and internal respiration. 

External: air movement in and out of the lungs and exchange in the alveoli 

Internal: Oxygen and CO2 exchange between the circulatory system and the cells 

Ventilation

100

The muscle responsible for breathing. 

Diaphragm 

200

An external sign of respiratory distress in which accessory muscles are used, commonly causing bony structures to become prominent 

Retractions 

300

The saddle where the trachea splits into the left and right primary bronchi. 

Carina 

400

Intervals of irregular respirations followed by periods of apnea. 

Cheyne-Stokes

500

Parts of the upper and lower airway. (4 each) 

Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, Epiglottis, Larynx 

Trachea, Main Bronchus, Bronchioles, Alveoli 

Stroke

100

The acronym used for stroke S/S and its meaning. 

BE-FAST 

Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time 

200

Name and describe the 2 main types of stroke.  

Ischemic: lack of oxygen

Hemorrhagic: bleeding 

300

This diagnosis is given when stroke signs and symptoms self-resolve within 24 hours of presentation.

(full term) 

Transient ischemic attack 

400

It is imperative to determine if a stroke patient is taking this type of medication.

Anticoagulants (blood thinners)

BONUS for 600:  Name 2, other than Aspirin, Coumadin, or Heparin. 

500

The generic name of the medication used to break up blood clots and it's therapeutic class.

Alteplase, thrombolytic 

(tPA, Activase) 

Random Health

100

The largest organ of the human body. 

Skin 

200

#1 cause of death in the US in 2019. 

Heart disease. 

300

The technical term for a blood pressure cuff. 

Sphygmomanometer 

400

What is normal body temperature in Celcius? 

37

500

The #1 prescribed drug in the United States. 

Lisinopril. (Anityhypertensive, ACE Inhibitor) 

Unrelated

100

The first car that was mass produced. 

Ford Model T 

200

Which country gifted us the Statue of Liberty?

France 

300

What is the largest US State by land area? 

Alaska 

400

The 2nd most common language spoken in Canada. 

French 

500

This was the name of Google before it was Google. 

BackRub.