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The most basic functions of the body, such as breathing, blood pressure, and swallowing, are controlled by the: Select one: A. cerebellum. B. cerebrum. C. cerebral cortex. D. brain stem. - ANSWER -D. brain stem. The spinal cord exits the cranium through the: Select one: A. cauda equina. B. foramen magnum. C. foramen lamina. D. vertebral foramen. - ANSWER -B. foramen magnum. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) occurs when: Select one: A. a small cerebral artery ruptures and causes...

Bacterial Vaginosis - ANSWER -An overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina; characterized by itching, burning, or pain, and possibly a "fishy" smelling discharge. Cervix - ANSWER -The lower third, or neck, of the uterus. Chlamydia - ANSWER -A sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Fallopian Tubes - ANSWER -The tubes that connect each ovary with the uterus and are the primary location for the fertilization of the ovum. Gonorrhea - ANSWER -A sexually t...

Kinetic vs Potential Energy - ANSWER -kinetic energy: energy in motion potential energy: energy at rest 3 collisions within a crash - ANSWER -1st: collision of the car with another object (car, tree, wall). It can tell you a lot about the severity of the collusion, having an indirect effect on patient care 2nd: the collision of the passenger against the interior of the vehicle. Injuries in this part are typically obvious/dramatic and most commonly include lower extremity and rib fractures...

Medical Assessment Steps - ANSWER -1) Scene Size up: PENMAN 2) Primary Survey/Resuscitation: General impression, Consciousness (AVPU), Chief complaint, ABC management 3) History Taking: OPQRST/SAMPLE 4) Secondary Assessment: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Neurological, Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, GI/GU, Reproductive, Psychological, Social 5) Vital Signs: BP, pulse, respiratory rate and quality, field impression of patient, interventions/treatment 6) Reassessment: Verbal reports/Radio report...

1st Degree Burn Tissue Effected? Skin Color/Moisture/Appearance? - ANSWER -Superficial Thickness (Only Epidermis) Red Skin No Blisters or burns 2nd Degree Burn Tissue Effected? Skin Color/Moisture/Appearance? - ANSWER -Partial Thickness (epidermis and part of dermis) Not subcutaneous tissue Blistered/white to red/ moist and spotted 3rd Degree Burn Tissue Effected? Skin Color/Moisture/Appearance? - ANSWER -Full Thickness All skin layers including subcutaneous and beyond Dry/Leat...

A 12-year-old male jumped approximately 12 feet from a tree and landed on his feet. He complains of pain to his lower back. What injury mechanism is MOST likely responsible for his back pain? - ANSWER -Energy transmission to the spine A 15-year-old female was struck by a small car while riding her bicycle. She was wearing a helmet and was thrown to the ground, striking her head. In addition to managing problems associated with airway, breathing, and circulation, it is MOST important for you t...

Brain stem is responsible for controlling what -ANSWER - Controls the most basic functions of the body including breathing, blood pressure, swallowing, pupil constriction, balance, heart rate, and consciousness At what point is it appropriate to suction from a patients mouth -ANSWER - It is appropriate to suction from a patients mouth before ventilating and or inserting an oral airway In regards to generalized seizures the nature of their consciousness should look like -ANSWER - It should ...

A 20 year old male has a large laceration to his wrist. He is holding a blood- soaked towel over the wound, but it continues to bleed rapidly. You should A. Apply pressure to the brachial artery. B. Administer high-flow supplemental oxygen C. Apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist D. Wrap the towel with pressure bandages -ANSWER - Apply a tourniquet proximal to the wrist Patients develop septic shock secondary to: A. poor vessel function and severe volume loss B. weak vessel ton...

A 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this seizure is: a epilepsy b a brain tumor c intracraniular bleeding -ANSWER - a A patient who is experiencing aphasia is: a right hemisphere stroke b unable to produce or understand speech. c usually concoius with slurred speach -ANSWER - b A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NOT eligible for thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) therapy if he or sh...

Stroke is the __ leading cause of death in the US. -ANSWER- third aneurysm -ANSWER- swelling of a blood vessel that weakens the vessel wall aphasia -ANSWER- inability to produce speech aura -ANSWER- warning sign for a seizure Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) -ANSWER- stroke Coma -ANSWER- unconsciousness that can't be broken Dysarthria -ANSWER- slurred speech embolus -ANSWER- a clot that travels to the clot sight Febrile Seizures -ANSWER- in children; from high fevers Ge...