Across
- 3. A bulge or weakened spot in a blood vessel that can rupture and cause internal bleeding.
- 6. A scrape or rubbing away of the skin caused by friction.
- 8. Temporary loss of consciouness
- 9. A wound caused by something sharp piercing the skin, such as a nail, knife, or animal tooth.
- 11. Laws that protect people who voluntarily give reasonable first aid from being sued, as long as they act responsibly and without expecting payment.
- 13. A state in which a person is unresponsive and unaware of their surroundings.
- 14. Aid: Immediate care given to someone who is injured or suddenly ill until professional medical help arrives.
- 15. A severe wound where skin or tissue is torn away from the body.
Down
- 1. An abnormal growth of cells that may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
- 2. Rapid, shallow breathing that causes too much carbon dioxide to leave the body, leading to dizziness, numbness, or tingling.
- 4. A break or crack in a bone.
- 5. Deep cuts or tears in the skin or tissue.
- 7. The loss or removal of a body part, such as a finger, hand, or limb, either surgically or due to injury.
- 10. A mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head that affects the brain’s ability to function normally.
- 12. A medical emergency in which blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel bursts, causing brain damage.
- 16. A sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause convulsions, unusual behavior, or loss of awareness.
