B4 Vocabulay Flashcards
method of attempting to remove an object from the airway of someone who is choking
Abdominal Thrust
an acute allergic reaction to an
antigen (e.g., a bee sting) to which the body has become hypersensitive
Anaphylaxis
A general term for a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to communicate with others.
Aphasia
the inhalation of food, fluid, or foreign
material into the lungs
Aspiration
refers to the area beneath a person that includes every point of contact that the person makes with the supporting surface. To maintain balance when standing, your base of
support is your feet
Base of Support
the way the parts of the body work together when a person moves
Body Mechanics
an injury caused by exposure to heat or flame
Burns
having severe difficulty in breathing
because of a constricted or obstructed throat or a lack of air
Choking
medical procedures used when a person’s heart or lungs have stopped working
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
a condition that occurs when blood supply to a part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel leaks or ruptures within the brain
Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke, CVA)
Impairment of speech that is less
marked than in aphasia.
Dysphasia
the act of vomiting, or ejecting stomach
contents through the mouth and/or nose
Emesis
lose consciousness for a short time
because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain
Fainting
emergency care given immediately to an injured person
First Aid
a broken bone
Fracture
