First Aid Basics: Human Body & Patient Assessment

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How does the urinary system contribute to keeping the body healthy?

By flushing waste products from the body

What is the medical procedure performed when a person's urinary system fails?

Haemodialysis

Which system in the body is connected to the endocrine system through the female's ovaries and the male's testes?

Reproductive System

What is a significant function of the pancreas mentioned in the text?

Releasing insulin

Which part of the body is included in the integumentary system?

Skin

Which statement about hair growth on the human body is supported by the text?

Beards grow up to 30 feet if never trimmed

What is the main aim of the section 'FIRST AID BASIC HUMAN BODY'?

To convey knowledge on organ systems necessary for a first aider

What is NOT an objective of the 'FIRST AID BASIC HUMAN BODY' section?

Define the functions of the heart and lungs

How many shades of gray can the human eye distinguish?

500 shades

What is a fact mentioned about babies' eyes in 'Facts About Human Body (2)'?

Babies' eyes do not produce tears until approximately 6 to 8 weeks old

What does 'FIRST AID BASIC HUMAN BODY' section aim to do?

Teach about organ systems necessary for a first aider

Which of the following is an objective of 'ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT/CASUALTY' section?

Explain the steps of secondary patient/casualty assessment

What is the normal range for an adult's pulse rate?

60-100 beats per minute

Which pulse site is commonly used to assess circulation in infants?

Brachial pulse

What is the normal body temperature in Celsius?

36.5°C

What is the aim of patient/casualty assessment?

All of the above

What is the first phase of primary assessment?

Assessment of consciousness

In an unconscious patient, what can block the airway?

Sliding back the tongue

Which bodily system is responsible for draining lymphatic fluid from the body's tissues?

Lymphatic System

Which system does not produce blood cells or platelets?

Blood

What is the frequency range for a healthy adult's breaths per minute?

12-20 BPM

What is blood pressure not assessed during?

First Aid

Which degree of consciousness loss involves no response to any kind of stimuli?

3rd degree

Which system is a slow moving system where toxins tend to accumulate after a bite?

Lymphatic System

Which pulse point is recommended for assessing circulation in infants?

Brachial

In which position should an unconscious, breathing patient be placed if they have no head, neck, or spinal injury?

Recovery position

During the secondary assessment, which of the following should the first aider NOT do?

Ignore the patient's neck

What should the first aider check for on the patient's head during the secondary assessment?

Odema

Which part of the body should the first aider check for penetrating objects during the secondary assessment?

Thorax

What should the first aider assess on the patient's chest movements?

Symmetry

Learn about the different organ systems in the human body that first aiders need to be familiar with. Understand the functions of each system and how they relate to first aid procedures. Prepared by Dr. Ayşe Arzu Koloğlu Akalın from the Department of Medical Education.

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