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What 2 terms are used to describe a heart attack?
Coronary Occlusion, Myocardial Infarction
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Which part of the eye is comparable to a cameral lens?
Lens
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What is the technical term for blind spot?
Optic Disk
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This structure contains tiny limestones that aid in equalibrium
Semicircular Canals
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Another term for Fainting
Syncope
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This structure lines/covers the outer structure of the eye (mucosal lining)
Conjunctiva
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What 2 structures are connected by the eustachian tube?
Throat and Middle Ear
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What is insulin shock
Hypoglycemia; too much insulin; decrease in sugar
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What is the Rule of Nines?
Measures % of body burned
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When giving mouth-to-mouth, you are placed at the patients?
Head, on the side
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Describe primary steps to giving CRP to children
Perform 5 cycles first, then summon help/active EMS
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Involuntary muscle contractions are a result of?
Seizures/Convulsions
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Blockage of the coronary artery?
Heart Attack
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Increase of blood sugar in a diabetic
Diabetic Coma
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When do you start compressions on a patient?
When there is no pulse
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Difficulty swallowing, slurred speech are a result of?
Stroke/CVA
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Cervical spine injuries result from?
Falls, Vehicle Accidents, Sports, Diving
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Overuse of a muscle?
Strain
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How is insulin shock treated?
Give glucose/sugar immediately
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A sunburn is a chemical burn
False, it is a thermal burn
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Most common cause of an obstructed airway?
Food
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Can an individual die from shock?
Yes
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The type of burn that results from a live power line?
Electrical burn
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Artificial respiration must be given to a drowning victim immediately?
True
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Who should be verse in CPR/Emergency care in the medical office?
The entire staff
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Bee stings can result in?
Allergic Reaction/Anaphylactic Shock
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Aspirin or Nitroglycerin can be given to a patient with suspected myocardial infarction?
True
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Immediate action given to a stroke patient can help restore function?
True
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Compound fracture
A fracture that includes a break through the skin
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Injuries to ligaments
Sprain
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Glaucoma
Pressure on the optic nerve
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Conjunctivitis
Pinkeye; Highly contagious
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Presbyopia
Inability of the lens to accommodate for near vision; natural age related farsightedness
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Laceration
Tearing/cutting of skin tissue
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Abrasion
Scraping of the epidermis
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Puncture
Wound with a pointed object; bite
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Life threatening
May cause death
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Urgent
Requires immediate attention; stat
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