Take-Home Open Book Exam #6 Overview

Electrical Hazard

Risk of injury from electrical sources.

Radiation Hazard

Risk associated with exposure to radiation.

Cardinal Principles of Radiation Protection

Time, shielding, and distance to minimize exposure.

NFPA Labeling System

System for identifying hazards in materials.

RACE Acronym

Used for fire emergencies: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish.

Dosimeter

Device measuring radiation exposure levels.

Chemical Storage Rule

No chemicals above eye level to prevent spills.

Fire Extinguisher Use

Follow PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Chemical Spill Response

Rinse eyes for at least 15 minutes.

Explosive Chemicals Storage

Store in explosion-proof or fireproof rooms.

Ventral Definition

Refers to the front part of the body.

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Final stage of chronic kidney disease.

Suprarenal Prefix

Means above or beyond in anatomical terms.

Antepartum Prefix

Refers to the period before childbirth.

Tuberculosis Affected System

Primarily affects the respiratory system.

Health Hazard

Indicates potential harm to health in NFPA.

Flammability Hazard

Indicates the risk of fire or explosion.

Instability Hazard

Indicates materials that can react violently.

First Action in Fire

Pull the nearest fire alarm immediately.

Electrical Shock Response

Shut off power before assisting the victim.

Chemical Handling Rule

Always add acid to water, not vice versa.

lysosome

A membrane-bound organelle containing digestive enzymes.

cytoplasm

The gel-like substance within a cell, excluding the nucleus.

nucleus

The organelle that contains the cell's genetic material.

membrane

A biological barrier that separates the interior of a cell from its external environment.

Osteoarthritis

A degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage.

bursitis

Inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions bones.

gout

A form of arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and swelling in joints.

Parkinson's disease

A degenerative disorder of the nervous system characterized by hand tremors, loss of facial expression, and a shuffling walk.

muscular dystrophy

A condition characterized by gradual wasting and weakened muscles.

thoracic cavity

The body cavity that houses the lungs.

ascites fluid

Fluid accumulation in the peritoneal cavity causing abdominal swelling.

Blood gases

Laboratory assays that can detect issues with the respiratory system.

Troponin

A commonly utilized test that is specific for the heart muscle.

hepatitis

Inflammation of the liver.

Anatomy

The study of the human body's physical structure.

diastole

The relaxation phase of the heart.

cardiac cycle

One complete contraction and relaxation of the heart.

median cubital vein

The vein most commonly used for venipuncture.

Plasma

The liquid portion of blood and lymph.

average heart beat

60 to 80 times a minute.

arteries

Highly oxygenated vessels that carry blood away from the heart.

Blood pressure

The force of blood pushing against the walls of blood vessels.

aneurysm

A condition in which there is a weakened area of the blood vessel wall.

atrioventricular valves

Valves that prevent backward blood flow through the heart.

thicker vessel walls

Arteries have thicker vessel walls than veins.

veins

Vessels that carry blood toward the heart.

Arteriosclerosis

Another term for 'Hardening of the Arteries'.

thrombus

A blood clot that forms within the vascular system.

occluded

When a blood vessel is completely blocked.

femoral vein

A deep vein found in the groin area.

capillaries

Tiny microscopic vessels that connect arteries and veins.

arterial bleeding

Bleeding characterized by bright red color, quick spurts, and harder to control.

venous bleeding

Bleeding characterized by darker red color and steady flow.

blood volume

The approximate blood volume of a 125-pound adult is equivalent to 1 2-liter bottle.

blood transfusion compatibility

For a blood transfusion to be successful, the donor and recipient's blood types must be compatible.