Question | Answer |
An injury to the tissue caused by exposure to thermal, chemical, electrical, or radioactive agents. | Burn |
A specially equipped cart for holding and transporting medications, equipment, and supplies needed for lifesaving procedures in an emergency. | Crash cart |
A grating sensation caused by fractured bone fragments rubbing against each other. | Crepitus |
An injury in which one end of a bone making up a joint is separated or displaced from its normal anatomic position | Dislocation |
A network of community resources, equipment, and personnel that provides care to victims of injury or sudden illness. | Emergency medical services (EMS) |
The immediate care administered before complete medical care can be obtained to an individual who is injured or suddenly becomes ill. | First aid |
Any break in a bone | Fracture |
A life-threatening condition in which the temperature of the entire body falls to a dangerously low level. | Hypothermia |
Any substance that causes illness, injury, or death if it enters the body. | Poison |
A site on the body where an artery lies close to the surface of the skin and can be compressed against an underlying bone to control bleeding. | Pressure Point |
As sudden episode of involuntary muscular contractions and relaxation, often accompanied by a change in sensation, behavior, and level of consciousness. | Seizure |
The failure of the cardiovascular system to deliver enough blood to all of the vital organs of the body. | Shock |
Any device that immobilizes a body part. | Splint |
Trauma to a joint, which causes tearing of ligaments | Sprain |
A stretchingor tearing of muscles or tendons caused by trauma. | Strain |
A break in the continuity of an external or internal surface, caused by physical means. | Wound |