PREP Flashcards
What does supine mean?
Supine means to be flat on your back. Head up.
What does prone mean?
Prone means to be on your stomach. Head down.
Anatomical Postion is when?
A person is standing
- face forward
- Arms at side
- Palma are forward
- feel point forward
Axial Body consists of
Head , Neck and Trunk.
Appendicular Body consists of
Limbs , appendages.
Added to axial Body.
Definition of Superior
Toward the head
Ex - the heart is located superior to the small intestine.
Definition of inferior?
Toward the feet.
Ex - the small intestine is located inferior to the heart.
Definition of Anterior
Further to the front ( in front of )
Ex- the sternum is anterior to the heart.
Definition of Posterior ?
Further to the back ( in back of )
Ex - the heart is posterior to the heart.
What is another word for anterior ?
Ventral
What is another word for posterior
Dorsal
Definition of Medial
Toward the midline of the body.
Ex- Heart lies medial to the lungs
Definition of Lateral
Toward the side of the body
Ex- the lungs lies lateral to the heart.
Definition of midline.
Imaginary line that divide the body into left and right.
Definition of Proximal
Closer to the axial body. ( Toward the trunk. )
Ex -the thigh is proximal to the foot.
Definition of Distal
Further away from the axial body ( toward the feet )
Ex - the foot is distal to the thigh.
Definition of Superficial ?
Closer to the surface of the body.
Ex - the sternum is superficial to the lungs
Definition of Deep ( in reference to skin )
Further away from the surface
Ex - the lungs are deep to the sternum.
GSW to the left midclavical line between the 2nd and 3rd intercostal Space
Midclavical ?
GSW ?
Intercostal space ?
Midclavical - collar bone
GSW - Gun shout wound
Intercostal Space - spaces between bones.
Define Addiction
Coming together , bringing closer to the body.
Define Aduction
Moving away from body
Ex - arm up.
What is considered to be tripod position
A patient in Tripp’s position usually indicates what
- learning forward
- hands on knee’s
May indicate trouble breathing.
When transporting patients or in any situation what position should you have them in and why ?
You should have them in a supine position because you are able to see them breathe ( see chest rise and fall )
Easier to suction if you have to.
What is recovery position
- Head tilted back
- hand supporting hand
- bent arm gives stability
- bent leg props the body & prevents rolling over.
This position is is best for seizures , vomiting , overdose.
Shock position / supine
Position Supine
Oxygen
Warmth
Rapid Transport
Left lateral position ?
Usually for pregnant patients.
Define ambulatory
Alert / Walking on scene of a accident.
Cornell Plane ?
Through the middle divides the body into front and back
Transverse Plane
Through the middle and divides the body to top or bottom
Sagittal plane
Through the middle divides into left and right
Fowler’s position is ?
Fowler’s position is very similar to bending seated but your legs are up.
In what situation would you put a patient in Fowler’s position
“ Feeling like you’re downing “ when sleeping being propped up makes it easier to breathe also keep the fluid build up in the lungs at the bottom.
Face is made up of 14 bones which are they
2 Nasal inferior Concria 2 Lacrimal Bones Maridible 2 Maxilla 2 Nasal Bones 2 Palatine Bones Comer 2 Zygomatic Bones
The spinal column is made up of how many bones ?
33
Cervical Vertebrae
C1 - C7
Thoracic Vertebrae
T1 - T12
How many piara of ribs do we have ?
12
Lumbar vertebrae ? What does it mean when a patients saids their L4&L5 are fused together
L1-L5
