Chapter 58

Question 1

Anaphylaxis

Answer 1

A life-threatening sensitivity to an antigen

Question 2

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Answer 2

An emergency procedure performed when the heart and breathing stop

Question 3

Fainting

Answer 3

The sudden loss of consciousness from an inadequate blood supply to the brain; syncope

Question 4

First Aid

Answer 4

The emergency care given to an ill or injured person before medical help arrives

Question 5

Frostbite

Answer 5

An injury to the body caused by freezing of the skin and underlying issues

Question 6

Hemorrhage

Answer 6

The excessive loss (rrhage) of blood (hemo) in a short time

Question 7

Hypothermia

Answer 7

Abnormally low (hypo) body temperature (thermia)

Question 8

Respiratory Arrest

Answer 8

Breathing stops but heart action continues for several minutes

Question 9

Resuscitate

Answer 9

To revive from apparent death or unconsciousness using emergency measures

Question 10

Seizure

Answer 10

Violent and sudden contractions or tremors of muscle groups caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain; convulsion

Question 11

Shock

Answer 11

Results when tissues and organs do not get enough blood

Question 12

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)

Answer 12

The heart stops suddenly and without warning; cardiac arrest