Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED Flashcards

Flashcards covering anatomical terms, body systems and emergency response learned from the American Red Cross.

Anterior

Towards the front of the body.

Posterior

Towards the back of the body.

Superior

Towards the head.

Inferior

Towards the feet.

Medial

Towards the midline of the body.

Lateral

Away from the midline of the body.

Proximal

Closer to the trunk of the body.

Distal

Farther from the trunk of the body.

Superficial

Close to the surface.

Deep

Far from the surface.

Flexion

Bending a joint.

Extension

Straightening a joint.

Supine

Lying face up.

Prone

Lying face down.

Cranial Cavity

Contains the brain.

Spinal Cavity

Contains the spinal cord.

Thoracic Cavity

Chest cavity containing the heart and lungs.

Abdominal Cavity

Contains the stomach, intestines, liver, and other organs.

Pelvic Cavity

Contains the bladder and reproductive organs.

Vital Organs

Brain, Heart, and Lungs

Musculoskeletal System

Provides body framework, protects organs, allows movement, produces heat, and manufactures blood components.

Respiratory System

Supplies blood with oxygen and removes carbon dioxide.

Circulatory System

Transports nutrients and oxygen to body cells and removes waste products.

Nervous System

Transmits messages to and from the brain.

Integumentary System

Prevents infection/dehydration, assists with temperature regulation, aids in vitamin production.

Endocrine System

Secretes hormones into the blood and onto skin.

Digestive System

Breaks down food to supply energy to the body.

Genitourinary System

Reproduction, removes waste, and regulates water balance.

Shock

A progressive failure of body systems.

Life-threatening conditions

Unresponsiveness, trouble breathing, absence of breathing, or severe bleeding.

SAMPLE

Acronym for Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent medical history, Last food/drink, Events leading to incident; used to gather information from a responsive person.

Recovery position

Rolling an injured person who is not fully awake onto his or her side