Advanced Emergency Room Vocabulary

1. A tube inserted into a vein to deliver fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.
2. A deep cut or tear in the skin.
5. Related to breathing or the lungs.
8. History A record of a person's past illnesses, injuries, allergies, and treatments.
11. Able to spread from one person to another.
12. The process of prioritizing patients based on the seriousness of their condition.
13. A wheeled bed used to transport patients within a healthcare facility.
15. Scan A medical imaging test that creates detailed pictures of the inside of the body.
16. Mask A device worn over the nose and mouth to provide extra oxygen.
17. Pressure The force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries.
21. A healthcare professional trained to provide emergency medical care.
22. Medicines used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
23. A machine that displays and tracks a patient's health measurements.

1. The process of collecting information about a patient's symptoms and health concerns.
3. A period of closely watching a patient to assess their condition.
4. Signs Basic health measurements such as temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.
5. A recommendation to see another doctor or medical specialist.
6. The process of officially recording a patient's information when they arrive at a healthcare facility.
7. An enlargement of a body part caused by injury, inflammation, or fluid buildup.
9. A written order from a healthcare provider for medication.
10. A medical imaging test used to view bones and certain internal structures.
14. Form A document that gives permission for a medical treatment or procedure.
18. A condition where a person has lost too many fluids from their body.
19. Rate The number of times the heart beats each minute.
20. A break or crack in a bone.