TEST TOMMOROW!

● Parameters for Respiration - Respiratory rate (breaths per minute), tidal volume (air inhaled per breath), and respiratory minute volume (total air exchanged per minute)

● Artery used for B/P - The brachial artery is typically used for blood pressure measurements

● Tachypnea - Abnormally rapid breathing (>20 breaths per minute in adults).

● Tachycardia - Rapid heart rate (>100 beats per minute in adults).

● Bradypnea - Abnormally slow breathing (<12 breaths per minute in adults).

● Hyperthermia - Elevated body temperature above normal (>100.4°F or 38°C).

● Bradycardia - Slow heart rate (<60 beats per minute in adults).

● Hypothermia - Body temperature below 95°F (35°C).

● First Aid -  Immediate care given to an injured or ill person before medical help arrives.

● Dyspnea - Difficulty or labored breathing.

● Pyrexia - Fever (body temperature above 100.4°F or 38°C).

● Net Income -   Earnings after deductions like taxes.

● Gross Income - Total earnings before deductions.

● Resume -  A summary of work experience, education, and skills.

● How do you care for someone who is going into shock due to profuse bleeding? - Apply pressure, elevate limbs, keep warm, call 911.

● When do you apply heat and cold packs? - Cold for swelling/injuries; heat for muscle pain/stiffness.

● What is the purpose of a cover letter? - Introduces yourself and explains why you're a good fit.

● How do you give breaths to an unconscious patient? - Head tilt, pinch nose, 1 breath every 5-6 sec, watch chest rise.

● What is the compression rate?- 100-120 compressions per minute.

● How do you treat a splinter? - Use sterilized tweezers, clean area, and apply antiseptic.

● Know what to do and not to do during an interview. -   Dress well, be prepared, be polite; avoid negativity and lateness.

● Accurate temp taken in? - Rectal (most accurate), then oral, ear, forehead, armpit.

● How do you care for 

○ Chemical spill - Rinse with water 15+ min, remove contaminated clothing.

○ Dislocation -  Immobilize, do not realign, seek medical help.

○ Sprain -  Use RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).

○ Protruding organs - Cover with moist, sterile dressing; do not push in.

○ CVA - Use FAST (Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech trouble, Time to call 911).

○ convulsions - Protect from injury, do not restrain, roll onto side post-seizure.