Blood
Another name for white blood cells.
Leukocytes
AIDS stands for?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Upper respiratory is composed of
Nose, pharynx and larynx
Remind patients that they must be as ___ as possible during the EKG procedure.
Still.
CC for a breathing skill includes?
Any SOB, trouble breathing hx of respiratory issues.
Blood plasma is __% water.
91%
Other than the lymph node, what are organs of the lymphatic system?
Tonsils
Spleen
Thymus
Name 2/4 specific factors that influence breathing
Chemoreceptors, Emotions: excitement or anxiety, Temperature, Physical exercise
Name all supplies for EKG
Leads, ALC pads, electrodes, razor, paper gown, machine
Patient needs to wear a nose clip on what breathing skill?
Pulmonary Function Test
Name 2/3 functions of blood.
Transportation, regulation and defenses.
A vaccination is what type of immunity?
Artificial Immunity
Action where the diaphragm relaxes and the lungs return to the normal resting position.
Exhalation
What is the P-wave?
The first wave in the cardiac cycle representing atria depolarization (contraction)
For the peak flow meter, it is important we know the patients age and ____________ to check in the chart and adjust the PFM.
Height
O- blood type can recieve blood from?
Only O-
Monocytes
The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the lungs and the blood in the surrounding capillaries.
External Respiration
What abnormal rhythm is when there is no organized contraction of the atria.
Atrial Fibrillation
A albuterol is known as ____________ (type of medication).
Bronchodilators
This process is the process of stoppage of bleeding.
HEMOSTASIS
What type of vitamin may be a Tx for anemia?
12 or K
Name 1/2 part in the brain that controls the rate and depth of breathing.
Groups of neurons in the pons and medulla oblongata (in the brain stem)
Pt dx is Angina Pectoris, what are their sx?
Chest pain
Pt c/o cough with fluid and X-ray shows alveoli full of liquid (pus), what is the dx?
Pneumonia