Number 3 Formative Assessment Flashcards
What are the two sections of the nervous system?
- Central
* Peripheral
Define hypoglycaemia
Low blood sugar levels - below 4
What are the doses of glucagon for an adult, child and infant?
- Adult - 1mg
- Child - 500mcg
- Infant - 100mcg
How is glucagon administered?
IM
Briefly describe the pia matter
A thin fibrous tissue that is permeable to water and small solutes
What are the three main areas of the brain?
- Cerebellum
- Cerebrum
- Brain stem
What are the three layers of the brain?
- Dura matter
- Arachnoid matter
- Pia matter
Name five parts of the eye
- Sclera
- Cornea
- Lens
- Iris/pupil
- Retina
Briefly describe the iris and pupil and their function
Contracts and dilates to allow more or less light through. Adds colour to the eye
Name the three vital centres that are located in the medulla oblongata
- Respiratory
- Cardiac
- Vasomotor
- Reflex
What are the names of the three bones of the inner ear?
- Malleus
- Stapes
- Incus
What are the three parts of the ear?
- Outer ear
- Middle ear
- Inner ear
List the three signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia
- Sweating
- Dizziness
- Tachycardia
Name the three layers of the skin
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Subcantous tissue
What are three common signs of an eye injury?
- Discharge from eyes
- Rapid blinking
- Eye truama
What are the five triage priorities and their meaning?
- T1 - immediate treatment needed
- T2 - urgent treatment needed
- T3 - delay of treatment possible
- T4 - Expectant
- Dead - dead
Briefly describe gold command with regards to mass casualty or major incident
Gold command represents the highest level of command and will give orders to silver command. Gold command will not be on site, instead they will be based at HQ
