Symptoms & Diagnosis
Severe right lower abdominal pain, fever, and nausea most strongly indicate this condition.
What is appdencitis
This procedure is performed when someone’s heart stops beating.
What is CPR
This viral infection is known for causing red, itchy skin and a very distinctive rash in children.
What is chickenpox
This type of imaging uses radiation to look at bones and detect fractures.
What is an x-ray
The acronym DNR, meaning no life-saving actions should be performed if the heart stops, is known as
Sudden weakness on one side of the body and facial drooping suggest this neurological emergency.
What is a stroke
This is the first step in assessing any emergency patient: checking breathing, airway, and circulation.
What is the ABC's
This viral infection is known for causing red, itchy skin and a very distinctive rash in children.
What is COVID-19
This test involves taking a sample of cells to test for cancer and other conditions.
What is a biopsy
The acronym CPR, used when someone’s heart or breathing stops and life-saving measures are performed, is known as
What is Cardiac Pulmonary Recitation
Burning pain when you pee and needing to go very often is called this
What is a Urinary Tract Infection
This emergency procedure is used to help someone breathe by placing a tube into their airway.
What is intubation
This type of illness cannot be treated with antibiotics.
What is a viral infection
This test measures the electrical activity of the heart
What is an electrocardiogram (or EKG)
The acronym DNR, meaning no life-saving actions should be performed if the heart stops, is known as
What is intravenous
This diagnosis causes high blood sugar causing extreme thirst and frequent urination.
What is diabetes
This is a life-threatening condition where blood flow to the heart is completely blocked, requiring immediate restoration to prevent death.
What is a myocardial infarction (or a heart attack)
This acute respiratory virus outbreak in the early 2000s was caused by a coronavirus and spread from animals to humans.
What is SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)?
This test measures the amount of electrical activity in the brain.
What is an electroencephalogram
The acronym PICU, referring to a hospital unit that cares for very sick children, is known as
What is the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
This common diagnosis presents symptoms like sore throat, fever, and white patches on the tonsils.
What is strep throat
This is the medical term for a severe allergic reaction that can cause swelling and difficulty breathing.
What is anaphylaxis
This nosocomial infection (or healthcare associated infection) is the most popular.
What is catheter associated UTI
This type of test involves injecting a radioactive dye into the patient.
What is a PET scan
The acronym PALS, a certification for managing pediatric emergencies like cardiac arrest, is known as
What is Pediatric Advanced Life Support