EMERGENCY DEPT.

1. A vehicle used to transport sick or injured patients.
4. A substance administered to treat or prevent a medical condition.
7. A medical term meaning immediately.
8. A healthcare professional who monitors patients and provides bedside care.
9. An electronic medical record system used to document patient care.
12. The process of prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition.
15. The placement of a tube into the airway to assist breathing.
16. The process of preventing a patient's condition from worsening.
17. SIGNS Measurements including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiratory rate.
18. A medical professional who diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries.

2. Used to cover or protect an IV site
3. An ER team member who assists with procedures, equipment, and patient care.
5. The process of evaluating a patient's condition.
6. Emergency efforts to restore breathing or circulation.
9. A serious situation requiring immediate medical attention.
10. An emergency alert that calls a medical team into action.
11. A severe injury caused by an accident or physical force.
13. Describes a patient with a life-threatening condition.
14. A device that delivers an electrical shock to treat certain dangerous heart rhythms.