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1
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Differences between pediatric and adult airway (at least 4)

A
  1. Larger head and occiput
  2. Larger tongue
  3. Larger adenoids and tonsils
  4. Anterior
  5. Funnel shaped with the narrowest point at the cricoid cartilage (subglottic) vs vocal cords
  6. Cartilaginous chest wall
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The cardinal movements of the second stage of labor (7)

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  1. engagement
  2. descent
  3. flexion
  4. internal rotation
  5. extension
  6. external rotation
  7. expulsion
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Provide normal values include units:
-pH
-EtCO2/ PaCO2
-Bicarbonate

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-pH (7.35-7.45)
-EtCO2/ PaCO2 (35-45 mmHg)
-HCO3 (22-26 meq/L)

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RAAS SYSTEM:
_________ is secreted by the ________
_________ is secreted by the liver
ACE is secreted by the _________
Angiotensin I is converted to ______
which is responsible for __________ and the secretion of ____________ from the adrenal glands, which causes the ________________

A

Renin/ kidneys
Angiotensinogen
Lungs
Angiotensin II, vasoconstriction. Aldosterone
retention of salt and water

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5
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What hormones are secreted from the posterior pituitary (2)?

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-ADH
-Oxytocin

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Landmark for a cricothyroidotomy.

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Cricothyroid membrane

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A patient is unable to effectively control their carbonic acid supply. You suspect damage to:

A. Kidneys
B. Lungs
C. Adrenal glands
D. Blood vessels

A

B. Lungs primarily control carbonic acid.

The kidneys control bicarbonate.
The adrenal glands secrete catecholamines and steroid hormones.

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A 26-year-old patient was involved in an MVC. Their spinal cord was severed at the level of C3.

You are most concerned about:

A

Their ability to breath.

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9
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How many vessels should the umbilical cord have? What are they?

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3

1 vein and 2 arteries

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10
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When does the anterior fontanel close on a newborn?

A

12-18 months

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The three layers of the skin are:

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epidermis
dermis
subcutaneous

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12
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True or False

Maxilla Fracture is a fracture of the bottom jaw.

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False

The Maxilla is the top jaw

Think: “MAX = TOPED OUT”

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13
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What substance is the Anterior Chamber of the eye filled with:

What substance is the Posterior Chamber of the eye filled with:

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Aqueous humor

Vitreous humor

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What cervical vertebrae is responsible for the diaphragm/breathing of a patient?

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C5

” Keeps the diaphragm alive “

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Large opening at the base of the skull where the brain connects to the spinal cord

Location where the brain can herniate

A

Foramen magnum

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Protective layer that surrounds the brain and spinal cords:

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Meninges

17
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In order from bottom (brain) to top, list the layers of meninges:

A

P-pia
A- arachnoid
D- dura

18
Q

Function of subarachnoid space:

A

Where CSF flows

19
Q

Babinski Reflex (abnormal)

A

Toes move upward in response to stimulation of the sole of the foot

Normal circumstances, toes move downward

20
Q

What is the axial skeleton composed of (4)?

What is the appendicular skeleton composed of (3)?

A

skull
spine
sternum
ribs

clavicles
extremities
pelvis

21
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The function of the:

1-Efferent Neurons
2-Afferent Neurons

A

Afferent neurons carry information from sensory receptors to the CNS.

Efferent neurons carry motor information away from the CNS.

22
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Name the type of immunity:
1-Production of antibodies that attack invading organisms
2-Production of special WBC’s to defend against invaders
3-Vaccine administration makes the body produce antibodies without experiencing the disease
4-The body is affected by a virus and builds its own immunity to future invasions

A

Humoral

Cellular

Acquired

Natural

23
Q

Normal Ranges for Males/ Females:

Hgb
HCT
RBC
WBC
Platelet

A

Hgb:
14-18 g/dl— 12-16 g/dl
HCT:
42-52%—- 37-47%
RBC:
4.7-6.1 million/ mcL— 4.2-5.4 million/ mcL
WBC: 4,300- 10,800 cmm
Platelet: 150,000- 450,000 μl

24
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What is a tissue?

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Group of specialized cells that perform a specific function.

25
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What is an organ?

A

Composed of several types of tissues and performs a particular function within a system

26
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Dorsal

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Posterior

27
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Medial

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A body part closer than another part to the midline of the body.

28
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Proximal

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A body part is closer to the point of attachment or closer to the trunk.

29
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Ipsilateral

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A body part is on the same side of the body as another body part.

30
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Parietal pleura

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lA membrane that lines the thoracic cavity

31
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