Across
- 4. An instrument used to measure blood pressure
- 5. This results in the skin being torn off of the body
- 8. The count of how many breaths someone takes in a minute
- 9. The force caused by the contracting heart muscle pushing blood through the arteries
- 10. This type of wound is caused by a direct deep penetration of the skin by a sharp object
- 12. This is caused by a sharp object resulting in a smooth edge
- 13. an abnormal discharge of blood; external or internal
- 14. A pulse _________________ can be used to measure oxygen saturation in the blood
- 15. methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics
- 16. This type of wound is caused by a sharp or pointed object tearing the skin
Down
- 1. An infection caused by bacteria called Clostridium tetani
- 2. Variation Variations in this can be a sign of illness or other conditions
- 3. The force of blood pushing against the inside of the vessels
- 4. Occurs when chemicals released in the bloodstream to fight an infection trigger inflammation throughout the body
- 5. This type of wound affects the top layer of skin
- 6. This occurs when the circulatory system fails to send blood to all parts of the body
- 7. This occurs when trauma causes a break in the tissues that make up the skin
- 10. This type of shock is a physiological response to fear, stress, or emotional crisis
- 11. Measurement of the pulse