Basic EMT Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 6. Blood in the urine
  2. 8. The most common drug administered by an EMT
  3. 9. What is used to take a conscious patient down stairs
  4. 10. The assessment that is more focused toward the initial complaint
  5. 11. An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural cavity
  6. 14. Responds to ___ stimuli, "P" on AVPU
  7. 16. A blue discoloration of the skin caused by a reduced level of oxygen to the tissue
  8. 19. Completely unable to be awoken, "U" on AVPU
  9. 20. A type of shock caused by blood loss
  10. 21. Measure of volume of blood circulated by the heart in 1 minute
  11. 22. Responding to all stimuli, "A" on AVPU
  12. 23. Abnormally high blood glucose levels
  13. 25. the bone of the upper leg, can cause severe blood loss if fractured
  14. 27. A child between the age 3 and 6
  15. 29. The assessment where ABC's and immediate life threats are managed
  16. 30. A drug administered that dilates blood vessels; given for heart attacks
  17. 32. A mental disorder characterized by the loss of contact with reality
  18. 33. A condition where the circulatory system fails to provide sufficient circulation to enable the body to perform its functions
  19. 34. A coarse, low pitched breath sound heard in patients with mucus in the upper airway
  20. 35. An interruption of blood flow to the brain that causes a loss in function
Down
  1. 1. The type of assessment that is performed when a Mechanism of Injury is suspected
  2. 2. A harsh, high pitched respiratory sounds caused by a blockage in the upper airway
  3. 3. Abnormally low heart rate
  4. 4. Abnormally high heart rate
  5. 5. A child between age 1 and 3
  6. 7. A hormone that enables glucose in the blood to enter cells
  7. 11. Any object propelled by force
  8. 12. The type of assessment that is performed when a Nature of Illness is suspected
  9. 13. An accumulation of fat in the arteries
  10. 15. When the internal body temperature falls below 95F
  11. 17. An inflammation of the meningeal coverings of the brain and spinal chord
  12. 18. The fibrous sac that surrounds the heart
  13. 20. Abnormally low blood glucose levels
  14. 24. A life-threatening, systemic reaction that may include shock and respiratory failure
  15. 26. Responds to ___ stimuli, "V" on AVPU
  16. 28. A bruise from an injury that causes bleeding beneath the skin
  17. 31. A nosebleed