Across
- 1. any thin and often transparent fabric made from any fiber in a plain weave, esp. loosely woven cotton used as a dressing for wounds or surgery
- 4. a vital medical team member in the Air Force that performs a wide array of technical nursing duties involving the care and treatment of patients, including immunizations, critical care, and outpatient services. Trained 5-levels and above are authorized to administer the medications commensurate with their certification via approved routes.
- 7. physical suffering, great discomfort
- 8. applying or translating research findings in our daily patient care practices and clinical decision-making
- 9. a person who speaks, acts or behaves in a way that benefits a patient that can’t support or promote their own interests
- 13. Airmen operating without the supervision of a physician in small or remote postings
- 14. the use of medicines, surgery, etc., in curing a person of a disorder
- 15. a physical condition that arises from and accompanies a particular disorder and serves as an indication of it
- 16. an injury, usually involving the cutting or tearing of skin or tissue
- 18. a joining of the edges of a wound or the like by stitching
- 19. someone who has a passion for helping others, someone who is kind, and someone who will look out for you like you are a family member or close friend
Down
- 2. a reaction of the body to an otherwise harmless substance, typically marked by skin rash, swelling of tissues of the nose or throat, sneezing, or wheezing
- 3. any chemical agent used chiefly on inanimate objects to destroy or inhibit the growth of harmful organisms
- 5. showing concern for others and try to understand what they are going through
- 6. the branch of medicine concerned with the development, care, and diseases of babies and children
- 10. the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way
- 11. the process of determining by examination the nature and circumstances of a diseased condition
- 12. free from living germs, bacteria, or microorganisms
- 17. encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.