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vc medic airway and randoms
book 1 airway module with some randoms thrown in
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12/18/2011

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trachea divides into the right and left mainstem bronchi at the?
Definition
carina
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the_____pleura covers the lungs
Definition
visceral
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the hering-breuer reflex is a process that
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prevents overinflation of the lungs
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what causes an inaccurate Sa02 reading?
Definition
severe anemia, hypovolemia, CO poisoning
Term
the curved or macintosh blade is designed to
Definition
fit into the vallecula
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leaf shaped cartilage superior to the glottic opening
Definition
epiglottis
Term
depression between epiglottis and tongue is the
Definition
vallecula
Term
gas exchange occurs in the
Definition
alveoli
Term
if the ET tube is placed too far it will most likely end up where?
Definition
right mainstem bronchus
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97% of oxygen entering the blood stream binds to the? what about the other 3%
Definition
binds to the hemoglobin. other 3% is in the plasma.
Term
a nebulizer uses oxygen at how many lpm?
Definition
6-8 lpm
Term
difficulty breathing lying down
Definition
othopnea
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fast breathing
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tachypnea
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the Fi02 of room air is?
Definition
21%
Term
adult dose for albuterol
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5mg/6ml prn
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succinylcholine is used for?
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RSI
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patient states, "feels like i have a dark curtain in front of my eye"
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retinal detachment. probable history of trauma.
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painless sudden loss of one eye's vision
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retinal artery occlusion
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appendicular skeleton
Definition
bones of the extremities, shoulder, pelvis
Term
GFR, glomular filtration rate. What is the norm?
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180L a day
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visceral pain
Definition
generalized poorly located pain
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somatic pain
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sharp localized pain
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humoral immunity
Definition
immunity from attack of invading substance by antibodies
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myexedema
Definition
long term decreased levels of thyroid hormones
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gluconeogenesis
Definition
conversion of protein and fat to form glucose
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cushings triad
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widening pulse pressure, decreased pulse, irregular respirations.
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what systolic bp must one maintain for a head injury
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90mmhg
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permissive hypotension
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the idea of controlling the bp of a trauma victim to about 80mmhg so to not cause the patient to bleed faster
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limit intubations to how many seconds
Definition
30 seconds
Term
renal failure is most commonly caused by?
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htn, aka hypertension
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most common form of diabetes
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type 2
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cation
Definition
positive charge
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automaticity
Definition
capability of self-depolarization.
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hyperplasia
Definition
increase in the number of cells resulting from an increased workload
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allergy is also called?
Definition
hypersensitivity
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dont forget to study your skills. Good luck chaps
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