emt Flashcards
(32 cards)
whats the outermost layer of the skin
epidermis
what part of the brain has the vital functions
brain stem
what is the skins job
regulate temperature, protection,
what is the moveable section of the face
mandible
what is considered a solid organ
spleen
how much oxygen is in the air
21%
whats the purpose of the muscles in blood vessels
to maintain your blood pressure. regulate blood flow
what structure within the lungs aids in oxygen and CO2 exchange
aveoli
what organ helps break down fatty foods
gall bladder
which system in the body is responsible for chemical regulations
endocrine
function of the skeletal system
- gives the body shape, 2. protects vital organs, 3. provides for body movement
how many bones are in the body
206
female urinary system contains what organ
urethra
what does the C- shaped rings in the trachea do
keeps the trachea from collapsing from the negative pressure during inhalation
what is the covering outside of the lungs
parietal pleura
when the blood comes out of the right side of the heart where does it go to next
the lungs
if someone if found face up lying on their back what position is that
supline
what organ filters blood
kidneys
does the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous system control the blood vessels size
sympathetic nervous system
patient with blood loss. First set of vitals you have a pulse of 100 respiration of 24 bp 150/64. ten minutes later pulse is at 122 respiration is at 28 bp at 150/64. what kind of shock are they in
hypovolemic shock
what happens when someone with phemonia aveola sac has a lot of fluid
cant get the gas exchange
what cells are we worry about dying off with hypoglycemic shock
the brain
bystander comes up on a scene and they see somebody that is injured. What kind of shock is that
psychogenic shock
what are some causes of obstructive shock
pneumothorax, paracardial tamponade, collapsed lungs