First aid
When treating a sprain, why using compression is important?
To reduce swelling and provide support.
The branch of medicine that deals with the ears, nose, and throat is called this.
Otolaryngology
Which organ is primarily responsible for oxygen exchange?
A tool used to listen to heart and lung sounds
Stethoscope
High blood sugar over time
Diabetes
Why does applying pressure to a bleeding wound help control bleeding?
Promoting clot formation
What does AED stand for?
Automated External Edfibrillator
Which body system helps regulate body temperature
Integumentary system
A sharp instrument used for cutting tissue during surgery.
Scalpel/Blader
Heart stops beating suddenly
Cardiac arrest
What does RICE stand for in first aid?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What does term “homeostasis” mean?
The body’s ability to maintain internal balance.
Which organ stores bile produced by the liver?
Gallbladder
A tool used to look inside the ear
Otoscope
Low bone density disease
Osteoporosis
A person feels dizzy and lightheaded after standing up quickly. What first aid action is appropriate?
Elevate the legs to improve blood flow to the brain.
What medical term means "inflammation of the lungs"?
Pneumonia
Which organ produces insulin to regulate blood sugar levels?
Pancreas
A thin, flexible tube used to examine internal organs or take samples.
Endoscope
Inflammation of the tonsils
Tonsillitis
A victim is unresponsive, breathing irregularly, and has a weak pulse. What is the correct first aid response?
May not provide adequate oxygen;
Call 911 immediately and monitor
Prepare for CPR if breathing stops.
What does the suffix “-itis” indicate?
Inflammation
Why does the heart rate increase during exercise?
To deliver more oxygen to muscles
This instrument uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of organs and tissues.
MRI
Hepatitis