Across
- 5. - The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm
- 7. The act of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death, typically through CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or other emergency procedures.
- 9. - The process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace.
- 10. - The process of cleaning something to destroy bacteria.
- 11. - The loss of blood from the circulatory system.
- 12. - Personal protective equipment worn to protect hands from infection or chemicals.
- 13. - An abnormally rapid heart rate.
- 15. A citrus fruit high in vitamin C, often used in medical settings to provide a refreshing flavor or aroma.
- 16. - The process of cleaning something to destroy bacteria.
- 19. - A device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery.
- 20. - An elevated body temperature, often a sign of infection.
Down
- 1. - The act of putting a liquid, especially a drug, into a person's body using a needle and syringe.
- 2. - The introduction of a solution into the body through a vein.
- 3. - The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- 4. - The loss of blood from the circulatory system.
- 6. - Organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition.
- 8. - A condition in which things are happening or being done.
- 14. The act of applying pressure to a part of the body, often to stop bleeding or to perform chest compressions during CPR.
- 17. - Moral principles that govern a person's behavior in healthcare.
- 18. - The rhythmic throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them.
