First Aid/E-prep
The first thing you should do before intervening to help someone in an emergency
What is checking your surroundings for threats?
A common procedure to remove rapidly growing cancerous cells
What is chemotherapy?
Device used to listen to a patient's heart and lungs
What is a stethoscope?
Diagnoses and treats a wide range of illnesses and injuries (usually works as a primary care doctor)
What is a physician?
Meaning of the prefix “hypo” (think hypothermia)
What is "low"?
The maximum time you should spend checking for normal breathing before starting CPR
The general term for a surgical procedure that involves opening the chest to directly access the heart
What is open-heart surgery?
Device used to help patients breathe easier by delivering medication directly into their lungs
What is an inhaler?
Interprets medical images such as X-rays and MRIs
What is a radiologist?
Medical term for high blood pressure
What is hypertension?
Recommended rate of chest compressions per minute when performing CPR
A procedure for pregnant women where the lower stomach is surgically opened to deliver newborns
What is a C-section?
The most common device used to deliver a dose of epinephrine in the event of a severe allergic reaction
What is an EpiPen?
Designs and implements rehab programs to help patients recover from injuries or surgeries
What is a physical therapist?
An increase in size/volume of a body part due to fluid accumulation
What is swelling?
A common acronym to remember the steps to take when using a fire extinguisher
A correction surgery that uses a laser to change the shape of the cornea (in the eyes) to improve someone’s vision
What is LASIK?
The name of a surgically implanted device used to regulate and treat heart rhythms
What is a PaceMaker?
Provides emergency medical care and transports patients to healthcare facilities
What is an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?
Medical term for an abnormally fast heart rate
What is tachycardia?
The first action you should take if someone is choking and cannot speak
What is performing the Heimlich maneuver?
The surgical procedure used to remove the appendix when it becomes inflamed
What is an appendectomy?
A type of x-ray scan used to create detailed images of the bones and soft tissues (often used to detect tumors or fractures)
What is a Computed Tomography (CT) scan?
Performs surgical procedures to treat or correct conditions related to the heart and blood vessels
What is a cardiothoracic surgeon?
General term for a pain relief medication
What is an analgesic?