Brainarium

stable vs unstable plaques - CORRECT ANSWER-stable plaques: older unstable: inflammation contributes to rupture, rupture leads to thrombosis in blood vessels consequences of antherosclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER-ischemia and infarction, stroke, MI acute arterial occlusion - CORRECT ANSWER-the sudden occlusion of arterial blood flow cause: thrombus and thromboembolism S/S: pain, numbness, pallor, cold, mottles pulseless peripheral artery disease - CORRECT ANSWER-A circulatory condition in wh...

What feature of the plasma membrane is primarily responsible for its "selectively permeable" property? A.) the external side of the plasma membrane is rich in glycolipids and glycoproteins B.) many transmembrane proteins can rotate and move laterally in the plasma membrane C.) cellular membranes exhibit fluid-like properties D.) the phospholipid lipid bilayer has a hydrophobic interior - CORRECT ANSWER-D.) the phospholipid lipid bilayer has a hydrophobic interior Which of the foll...

Humanist Approach - CORRECT ANSWER-Focuses in the motivation of people to grow psychologically, the influence of interpersonal relationships in a person's self-concept, and the importance of choice and self-direction in striving to reach one's potential Positive Approach - CORRECT ANSWER-The study of positive emotions and psychological states, positive individual traits, and the social institutions that foster positive individuals and communities Cognitive Approach - CORRECT ANSWER-...

Which are accurate statements about the proteins labeled A and B? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protein B was synthesized in the rough endoplasmic reticulum and traveled through the endomembrane system to get to the membrane, protein A is a peripheral membrane protein that is located inside the cell while protein B is a peripheral membrane protein located outside the cell. If the protein labeled C is an aquaporin, it would be responsible for what cellular feature? - CORRECT ANSWER-Osmosis Which of the...

Successful Power Users - CORRECT ANSWER-high need for social power, community oriented, focused on needs and interests of others, belief in authority system, belief in justice, altruism, work and discipline Control of Critical Resources... - CORRECT ANSWER-one group who has an important resource that another wants is said to have power over them Strategic contingencies - CORRECT ANSWER-activities that other groups depend on in order to complete their task, factors that give a group control...

Top management is primarily responsible for this type of planning - CORRECT ANSWER-strategic planning The process of providing feedback on a workers productivity - CORRECT ANSWER-performance appraisal The skills and qualifications requirements to perform a job - CORRECT ANSWERJob Specification This method identifies the key activities required to manage a complex project - CORRECT ANSWER-CPM or critical path Method Production of customized goods or services to precisely meet the needs of ...

1. Which statement is the most accurate description of hydrophobic interactions? A) Hydrophobic molecules contain hydrophilic regions which interact with water. B) Hydrophobic regions of molecules form non-polar bonds with one another to exclude water. C) Water molecules are unable to interaction with hydrophobic molecules, and thus the hydrophobic molecules aggregate and organize to minimize exposure to water molecules. D) B and C E) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER-C Refer to Test 1...

Names for Flexion and Extension - CORRECT ANSWER-Flexion = decordicate Extension = decerebrate Left Lateral Position - CORRECT ANSWER-- aka Recumbant/Recovery - used for vomiting patient's - AIRWAY problem Reverse Trendelenburg's Position - CORRECT ANSWER-- lift head of backboard - used for ICP Fowler's Position - CORRECT ANSWER-- used for RESPIRATORY DISTRESS - sitting upward position Left Lateral Trendelenburg - CORRECT ANSWER-- emergency child birth - hips elevated upon hea...

Airway (Primary Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER-Is it PATENT? Talking = patent Breathing (Primary Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Rate (fast, slow) 2. Rhythm 3. Depth (tidal volume) Does my patient need oxygen? If so, how do I want to administer it? Altered patient = NEEDS OXYGEN because they are hypoxic (low levels of oxygen) Crying patient = NEEDS OXYGEN Circulation (Primary Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER-COPS 1. Cap refill = peripheral perfusion 2. Obvious bleeding (if i see it, i treat...

Airway (Primary Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER-Is it PATENT? Talking = patent Circulation (Primary Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER-COPS 1. Cap refill = peripheral perfusion 2. Obvious bleeding (if i see it, i treat it!) 3. Pulse (radial pulse) 4. Skin signs (color, temperature [check on upper arm], moisture) Double Ds (Primary Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Disabilities - ASK the patient 2. Deformities - Visualize on the patient Triple Es (Primary Assessment) - CORRECT ANSWER-Expose, visua...

geriatrics Kyphosis (bent spine)-no supine. Spondylosis(spinal osterthritis) Bariatrics If patient weighs more then 250lbs use 4 rescuers. *Baritric stretcher some have tow package with winch, rated to hold 850lbs Types of stretchers (Pneumatic & Electric) Self loading- brake quickly,folding undercarriage Stair Chair *Seated Spinal (EX: KED vest-type device)Basket Stretcher-rescue stretcher Scoop stretcher-ie. broken hip Flexible stretcher Portable stretcher My Baby Looks Hott Toni...

What does the Murphy eye of an endotracheal tube allow for For air to enter the patient's trachea if the bevel end is blocked What is the normal tube to teeth mark of an endotracheal tube 22 cm What is the diameter for a normal size adult male endotracheal tube 7.5 to 8.5 mm What is the diameter for a normal sized adult female 6 to 8.5 mm What are the 2 ways an ALS provider can tell how much co 2 a patient is exhaling Capnography monitors and end-tidal co 2 detectors What do the gre...

Steps to Control Bleeding - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Direct Pressure - 4x4 dressing 2. Elevation - above the level of the heart 3. Tourniquet - write on tape (TK time) Epistaxis - CORRECT ANSWER-Nosebleed (posterior bleed worse than anterior) Causes = digital trauma - high bp - skull fractures - facial injuries - sinusitis - coagulation disorders 1. Pinch nose - direct pressure, can put gauze on upper lip 2. Patient lean forward 3. Ice! Skull Fractures (Bleeding) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Check ear ...

Rules of Splinting - CORRECT ANSWER-1. CMS before and after 2. Almost always splint in position found (except in the case of an angulated fracture with no distal CMS) 3. Do not tape or strap over an injury or uninjured joint 4. The splint must be long enough to extend past the two nearest uninjured joints proximal and distal to the injury Traction Splint - CORRECT ANSWER-for isolated mid shaft femur fractures... - CMS - Ankle Strap - Anchor + Anchor + Traction - Straps - CMS Straps: ...

Gastric Tube - CORRECT ANSWER-Tube that relieves gastric dissension (Oro or naso) Contraindications: -Facial, head or spinal trauma Steps: -Size tube -Lubricate -Have Emesis Container -Aspirate contents with syringe -Auscultate stomach Sellick Maneuver - CORRECT ANSWER-Place 2 fingers on circoid cartilage *Collapse esophagus to prevent gastric dissension Endotracheal Intubation - CORRECT ANSWER-Indication: -Create and maintain paten airway in unconscious patient w/ no gag reflex Co...

Assessing breathing - CORRECT ANSWER-Does my patient need oxygen, and if so how should I administer it? What determines method of oxygen delivery? - CORRECT ANSWER-Respiratory rate and tidal volume Primary Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER-1. General impression 2. AVPU Alert Verbal Pain Unresponsive 3. ABCDEFI Airway Breathing Circulation Disabilities or deformities Expose chief complaint, visualize, and palpate Formulate field impression Identify patient priority and determine transp...

Immediate Response to Toxicology scene - CORRECT ANSWER-1. What did you take? 2. How much did you take? 3. How did you take it? 4. Was it intentional? 5. Weight? (for children only) Inhaled Poisons - CORRECT ANSWER-EXAMPLE: - large amount of CO in the environment - huffers = intentional inhalation of poisons (paints - metallic) Absorbed Poisons - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Brush brush brush! 2. Flush flush flush! Splash poisons ONLY need to be FLUSHED! Injected Poisons - CORRECT ANSWER-- Hero...

Types of Headaches - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Tension Headache = most common (stress) - squeezing, dull, ache 2. Migraines = blood vessels size change in base of skull - pounding, throbbing, pulsating - visual changes - can last several days 3. Sinus Headaches = infection of sinus Procedure for Headaches - CORRECT ANSWER-Check for.... 1. Unequal pupils 2. One sided weakness Treatment: 1. High-flow O2 (if needed) 2. Dark/quiet environment (DO NOT USE LIGHTS/SIRENS FOR TRANSPORT) CVA -->...

Preparation + Scene Size-Up (Patient Assessment) 1. BSI 2. Personal, Partner, Patient safety 3. Environmental hazards 4. Number of patients 5. MOI/NOI 6. Additional resources needed 7. Need for extrication/spinal immoblization Primary Assessment 1. Develop general impression (sex, age, position - MOI/NOI, life threatening?) 2. Assess responsiveness (AVPU) 3. Airway 4. Breathing 5. Circulation (COPS) 6. Disabilities/Deformities 7. Expose, visualize, palpate 8. Formulate (field imp...

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