Critical Thinking Flashcards
In-clinic situation/thinking
Urinary System responsible for..?
filtering blood in order to remove waste
waste combined with water to form urine
The purpose of tricuspid and bicuspid valves?
to prevent the backflow of blood into the atria when ventricle retract (chamber)
Afferent VS Efferent
Afferent- carry info towards CNS
Efferent- carry info away from CNS to muscles
Common shapes of bacteria?
Vibrio - common shape
Coccus - circle shape
Spirillum - spiral shape
Bacillus - cylinder tube shape
What layers make up the heart?
1.PERIcardium (outermost layer, surrounds heart and secretes pericardial fluid)
2. EPIcardium (outermost layer)
3. MYOcardium (middle, thickest, muscular layer)
4.ENDOcardium (inner most layer, electrical conduction system)
PNS two branches…?
somatic and autonomic nervous system
Tendon VS Ligament
tendon: muscle to bone
ligament: bone to bone
9 Regions- Lower Left Region
Left Iliac Region
Bottom chamber of the heart?
Right and Left Ventricles
How does the left side of the heart function together?
left ventricle receives oxygenated blood from left atrium
sends oxygenated blood THROUGH aortic valve throughout the body
9 Regions- Upper Right Region
Right Hypochondriac Region
9 Regions- Upper Middle Region
Epigastric Region
Sources’ to increase Vitamin A (Retinol)?
good source is yellow and orange foods
oranges, egg yolks, fish oil, butter, milk
A medical assistant is providing education on bone loss and calcium regulation. Which supplement should be recommended?
Vitamin D
a fat soluble vitamin that regulates the absorption of calcium and aid in building bones and teeth
Function of the endocrine system?
organ and glands that produce, store, and release hormones
How does the right side of the heart function together?
right ventricle receives blood from right atrium
send deoxygenated blood THROUGH pulmonary valve to pulmonary artery
finally to lungs where gas exchange occurs
9 Regions- Lower Middle Region
Hypogastric Region
Patients BMI 27.3
Is this patient underweight, healthy, or over weight?
BMI between 25-29 indicated this person is over weight
9 Regions- Middle Right region
Right Lumbar
Top chambers of the heart?
Right and Left Atria
Excessive carbohydrates within the diet can cause what… besides weight gain?
dental/tooth decay, elevated bs
Function of the lymphatic system
prevent infection in the body
activates the body defenses
produce B and T Cells
Function of the lymphatic system
prevent infection in the body
activates the body defenses
produce B and T Cells
9 Regions- Middle Region
Umbilical Region
What is the purpose of the skeletal system?
provides body structure and posture, protects organs from injuries
What major mineral is responsible for fluid balance, glucose transport, acid base balance, and muscle and nerve function?
SODIUM- PT with cardiovascular disease should decrease sodium intake but some sodium is essential
Function blood has within the body?
Carries essential oxygen and nutrients to cells
eliminating cell waste
Functions of Skin
Protection
Temperature regulation
Excretion
Sensation
Vitamin D Production
