First Aid Terms

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Across
  1. 1. the medical term which means relating to the heart. A sudden stop in effective blood circulation due to the failure of the heart to contract is called a cardiac arrest.
  2. 3. it is the inability to breathe because the trachea is blocked, constricted, or obstructed.
  3. 4. A device that uses electrical shocks to restore normal heartbeat and correct abnormal heart rhythm.
  4. 6. A serious or dangerous situation that requires immediate or urgent action to avoid worsening of the scenario.
  5. 9. A medical term referring to or relating to the heart and the lungs.
  6. 10. Protective Equipment (PPE), The equipment that is worn to minimize exposure to hazards.
  7. 12. The part of the mind that is not aware of the surroundings and oneself. This is due to lack of oxygen, shock, or injury.
  8. 14. Taking an excessive dose of drugs, whether prescribed by the doctor, legal or illegal and over the counter drugs, which leads to a serious health condition, or worse, death.
  9. 15. The respiratory tract where air passes in and out of the lungs.
  10. 16. A medical term that refers to the chest pain or discomfort that is caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
  11. 17. attack, Occurs when the flow of oxygen-carrying blood to the heart is blocked often due to fat build-up, cholesterol or other substances.
  12. 19. It occurs when there’s a little amount of oxygen supply to the brain, a person loses its consciousness for a short period of time.
  13. 20. Position, Part of first aid treatment where an unconscious, yet breathing person is placed in a position that will ensure clear and open airways
Down
  1. 2. External Defibrillator, A device that restores the normal rhythm of the heart by delivering a controlled electrical shock
  2. 5. The process of which air is inhaled through the mouth or nose, and then air is expelled from the lungs due to muscle contraction and relaxation, respectively.
  3. 7. Can be a physical or emotional injury resulting from a terrible event or accident.
  4. 8. Tactile arterial palpitation of the heartbeat. It is usually measured on the wrist or neck.
  5. 9. Pain, A feeling of tightness, heavy pressure, or crushing pain around the chest area – between the neck and upper abdomen.
  6. 11. A hormone that increases the heart rate, pulse rate, blood pressure and cause blood vessels to constrict.
  7. 13. Resuscitation (CPR), A life-saving first aid procedure of chest compressions given to patients who is in cardiac arrest.
  8. 18. A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to all parts of the body; contains oxygenated blood.