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Across
  1. 1. AUSCULTATE** To listen to internal body sounds
  2. 2. SEPSIS** A life-threatening complication of infection
  3. 4. DEFIBRILLATOR** A device that delivers a shock to the heart
  4. 5. PHARMACOLOGY** The study of how drugs work in the body
  5. 6. PRIMARYASSESSMENT** The first patient assessment you perform
  6. 7. VENOUS** The "V" in IV
  7. 9. NORMALSALINE** The most common IV fluid
  8. 10. GOLDENHOUR** The "golden" first hour after a traumatic injury
  9. 11. LACERATION** A break in the skin or tissue, often requiring stitches
  10. 12. COMPARTMENTSYNDROME** A dangerous complication of a fracture
  11. 13. FOLEY** A type of catheter often used for long-term bladder drainage
  12. 15. STRETCHER** A portable bed for transporting patients
  13. 17. COAGULATION** The process of forming a clot
Down
  1. 1. MORPHINE** A common, often-narcotic, pain medication
  2. 2. ANA** Life-threatening allergic reaction (abbr.)
  3. 3. BLUE** "Code ___!" (Hospital emergency call for a patient in cardiac arrest)
  4. 5. CEREBROSPINAL** The "C" in CSF
  5. 8. HYPERTHERMIA** A dangerously high body temperature
  6. 9. COMA** A state of deep unconsciousness
  7. 10. SYRINGEPUMP** A device used to administer a steady dose of medication
  8. 11. BREATHING** The "B" in ABC
  9. 13. CIRCULATINGNURSE** A professional who assists a surgeon
  10. 14. NILBY** To fast before a procedure (NPO)
  11. 15. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS** Hardening of the arteries
  12. 16. PUPILS** The "P" in PERRLA