Circulation Management Flashcards
What are the main components of the respiratory system involved in supplying and circulating oxygen?
Brain and spinal cord
Heart and blood vessels
Muscles and bones
Airway and lungs
Airway and lungs
What are the two manual skills involved in performing CPR?
Defibrillation and rescue breathing
Airway clearance and chest compressions
Chest compressions and oxygen administration
Rescue breathing and chest compressions
Rescue breathing and chest compressions
What is the most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in adults?
Atrial fibrillation (AF)
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
Myocardial infarction (MI)
Ventricular fibrillation (VF)
Which of the following criteria must be met before using an AED on a victim? Please select all options that apply.
The victim is unconscious/unresponsive.
The victim is older than 12 years of age.
The victim has a pulse but is unconscious.
The victim is not breathing normally.
The victim is experiencing chest pain.
The victim is unconscious/unresponsive.
The victim is not breathing normally.
What is a common cause of hypovolemic shock?
Heart failure
Bacterial infection
Severe external or internal bleeding
Severe allergic reaction
Severe external or internal bleeding
Which of the following are signs and symptoms of hypovolemic shock?
Select all that apply.
Blotchy, itchy rash
Pale, cool, clammy skin
Rapid, shallow breathing
High blood pressure
Swollen lips and tongue
Pale, cool, clammy skin
Rapid, shallow breathing
Which of the following correctly describes the two main parts of the nervous system?
The autonomic nervous system and the somatic nervous system
The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
The sensory nervous system and the motor nervous system
The brain and the spinal cord
The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
Which part of the brain is responsible for controlling balance and posture?
Cerebrum
Brain stem
Spinal cord
Cerebellum
Cerebellum
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?
Heredity
Previous heart attack
High blood pressure
Increasing age
High blood pressure
Which of the following is a common symptom of a heart attack (myocardial infarction, MI)?
Severe headache and dizziness
Sharp, stabbing pain in the abdomen
Sudden onset of high fever
Persistent chest heaviness, pressure, or pain
Persistent chest heaviness, pressure, or pain
Which type of blood vessel has thick, muscular walls to carry high pressure blood?
Veins
Arteries
Lymphatic vessels
Capillaries
Arteries
Which of the following are the major components of the circulatory system?
Heart, arteries, and veins
Heart, lungs, and blood
Heart, blood vessels, and blood
Heart, capillaries, and plasma
Heart, blood vessels, and blood
