Across
- 4. A brain injury caused by a blow to the head or violent shaking.
- 6. The steps to follow in any situation where first aid is necessary.
- 7. Headaches,dizziness, and memory and concentration problems during the recovery period from a concussion.
- 8. A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain.
- 10. A law that gives legal protection to a person that assists someone who is injured.
- 11. When one fails to fulfill their duty to act and provide proper care.
- 14. A failure to do what is needed.
- 15. An acute allergic reaction.
- 17. A life-threatening condition where a person does not get enough blood flow.
- 18. Acronym for emergency medical services.
- 19. The type of consent given when a person is conscious and able to personally give consent.
- 20. Using a fist to apply sudden pressure to the space above the bellybutton as part of the Heimlich Maneuver.
- 21. Help given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available.
- 22. When someone performing first aid goes beyond their level of skill or performs an incorrect procedure that results in further injury or harm.
- 24. A medical service available over the phone in case of exposure to poison.
- 25. Equipment such as gloves or masks used to protect you while giving medical assistance or first aid.
- 26. Keeping a person's private information secret and not telling anyone.
- 27. Pressure applied directly to a wound or afflicted area.
Down
- 1. When a person is unable to give consent but is in a life threatening situation where they need first aid to survive.
- 2. A first aid procedure that uses chest compressions in order to restore blood circulation and breathing.
- 3. A type of seizure where nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals.
- 5. A machine that analyzes the heart and administers shocks if necessary.
- 6. Putting pressure on the chest as part of a first-aid procedure like CPR.
- 9. A law that requires people to take necessary actions in order to prevent harm to others.
- 12. When a person is unable to breath because of a blockage in the airway.
- 13. Doing something that would not usually be done to help in this situation.
- 16. A technique used to resuscitate a person that has stopped breathing by forcing air into their mouth.
- 23. Devices for stopping blood flow through a vein or artery by applying pressure.