Air filled organs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Why include ant ST on lat Cspine - Pre verterbal fat stripe- widening=#, mass, inflammation Air gap technique - reduces scatter, increases contrast IP 10-15 cm away from pt mAs increase 10% for every cm gap Not effective with high kV why expiration with pneumo - reduces lung vol, pneumo occupies larger area- easier to see Spondylolisthesis - forward displacement of a vertebra commonly occurs after # (pars) Spondylolysis - occurs when there is a fracture of the pars portion of the vertebra...

what organs tolerate pressure wave energy better? solid organs (heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, uterus) Highest rate of TBI related hospitalizations and death occurs in... males ages 0 to 4 What organs resist shearing forces better? air filled organs (lungs, bowel) True or False? With deceleration injuries the longer the distance of deceleration, the better the outcomes True Lateral impacts are often associated with which type of injury? Shear force injuries which organs tolera...

Melan production is stimulated by - ANSWER-exposure to sunlight and protects the cells below by absorbing and blocking UV radiation pheomelanin - ANSWER-a type of melanin that is red to yellow in color produced by people with light colored skin eumelanin - ANSWER-a type of melanin that is dark brown to black produced by people with dark colored skin Primary lesions - ANSWER-Lesions in the early stages of development or change, primary lesions are characterized by flat nonpalpable change...

ACII - Exam 3 Study Guide complete latest update A+ graded pneumothorax occurs when air collects in the pleural space, causing the lungs to collapse - negative to positive pressure dyspnea, decreased, decreased, hyperresonance Manifestations of Pneumothorax - ______ (difficulty breathing) - _______ movement of involved wall - ______ to absent breath sounds - _________ to percussion cover, stabilize, chest tube Intervention for Pneumothorax pre-hospital care ...

What is the function of the flat bones? - ANSWER Produce red blood cells; protection of internal organs Describe the shape of a long bone and what its design allows. - ANSWER Long and thin, supports body weight and enables movement Name the five basic bone shapes. - ANSWER Long, flat, short, irregular, sesamoid What term best describes a hollow chamber in bone, usually filled with air? - ANSWER Sinus

Ascites correct answer: accumulation of fluid in the abdomen caused by LIVER FAILURE Venous distention correct answer: -occurs with CHF -seen with obstructive patients (seen in exhalation phase) Capillary refill correct answer: -indication of peripheral circulation -Normal < 3 seconds Jaundice skin color correct answer: -increase in bilirubin. -mostly in face and trunk Bradypnea (oligopnea) correct answer: -decreased respiratory rate (<12bpm) variable depth and irregul...

Golden Hour/Period Ans The time from injury to definitive care, during which treatment of shock and traumatic injuries should occur because survival potential is best. Usually within 1 hour Crush Injury Ans Trauma pattern in which the body tissues are subjected to severe compressive forces. -Limited circulation -Tissue hypoxia and acidosis, muscle rigor crush syndrome Ans -Body part trapped for 4 hours or longer. -Broad systemic complications -muscle tissue necrosis(rhabdomyolysis) ...

Ati Teas, ATI TEAS: Science Comprehensive Questions and Answers 100% Accuracy (2024) Graded A+. What does the respiratory system do? - correct answers Brings in oxygen to go into the cells, and picks up carbon dioxide to be removed from the bodyguard What are the 7 parts of the respiratory system? - correct answers 1. Nose 2. Pharynx 3. Larynx (voice box) 4. Trachea (windpipe) 5. Bronchi 6. Bronchioles 7. Alveoli What are alveoli surrounded by to allow the exchange of O2 and CO2? - cor...

5/3/19 ATI FUNDAMENTALS EXAM 1. CHAPTER 1: HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS A. Components of Health care systems a. Participants 1. Consumers- clients 2. Providers a. Licensed providers: registered nurses, license practical (or vocational) nurses (LPN), advanced practice nurses (APN), medical doctors, pharmacists, dentists, dietitians, physical/respiratory/occupational therapists, etc b. Unlicensed providers: assistive personal b. Settings 1. Hospitals, homes, skilled nursing, assisted living, schoo...

Identify the characteristics that distinguish animals from other types of organisms. - Answer-Multicellular Heterotrophic Motile Reproduce sexually Use aerobic metabolism Lack cell walls Have life cycles that include development from undifferentiated cells Have a variety of body plans Distinguish between asymmetry, radial symmetry, and bilateral symmetry. - Answer-Asymmetry: no particular organization Radial symmetry: Circularly organized. If cut in half vertically, the halves will loo...