Cells, tissues and terminology

Question 1

Definition of atom?

Answer 1

Smallest unit of matter.

Question 2

Definition of molecule?

Answer 2

Two or more atoms bonded together to form a unit

Question 3

Definition of macromolecule?

Answer 3

A large molecule, often several monomers together.

Question 4

Definition of cell organelles?

Answer 4

Structures within a cell, each with their own function.

Question 5

Definition of cell?

Answer 5

The smallest functional unit of an organism that can live alone.

Question 6

Definition of tissue?

Answer 6

Group of similar cells that work together and have a common function.

Question 7

Definition of an organ?

Answer 7

A collection of different tissues which work together to fulfil the organ’s function.

Question 8

Definition of body system?

Answer 8

A group of organs and tissues that work together to perform important jobs for the body.

Question 9

Hyper -

Answer 9

High/increased

Question 10

Hypo

Answer 10

Low/decreased

Question 11

Tachy -

Answer 11

Rapid/fast

Question 12

Brady -

Answer 12

Slow

Question 13

Hyperpnoea

Answer 13

Deeper / faster breathing

Question 14

Hypopnoea

Answer 14

Shallow / slower breathing

Question 15

Tachypnoea

Answer 15

Rapid breathing

Question 16

Bradypnoea

Answer 16

Slow breathing

Question 17

Eupnea

Answer 17

Normal respiratory rate

Question 18

Dyspnoea

Answer 18

Difficulty in breathing

Question 19

Apnoea

Answer 19

A period without breathing

Question 20

Cyanosis

Answer 20

Blue tinged skin due to a lack of oxygen to tissues.

Question 21

Hypoxia

Answer 21

Reduced level of circulating oxygen (due to poor oxygen uptake or lack of haemoglobin)

Question 22

Ischaemia

Answer 22

An inadequate blood supply to tissues (which causes lack of oxygen delivery)

Question 23

Hypercapnia

Answer 23

Raised carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Question 24

Hypocapnia

Answer 24

Lowered carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Question 25

As a paramedic, do we measure respiratory values or blood values?

Answer 25

Respiratory values. Respiratory values of CO2 are not the same as blood values.

Question 26

What is end tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2)

Answer 26

The level of CO2 that is released at the end of an exhaled breath.

Question 27

What is normal carbon dioxide levels

Answer 27

NEED TO CHECK

Question 28

What is a symptom?

Answer 28

Something the patient feels or is aware of. , eg headache.

Question 29

What is a sign?

Answer 29

Something the clinician can establish through clinical observations and examination. eg, tachypnoea, reduced oxygen levels.