Suggested Medical Terminology Flashcards
Instead of broken leg or arm
Fracture
Instead of cut
Laceration
Instead of stomach pain
Abdominal pain
Instead of trouble breathing
Difficulty breathing
Instead of trouble breathing
Shortness of breath
Instead of cut from a fight
Assault victim
Instead of diabetic having problems with…
Diabetic reaction
Instead of victim fell down steps and is unconscious
Unconscious fall victim
Instead of possible heart attack, patient not breathing
Cardiac arrest
Instead of vaginal or rectal bleeding
Spontaneous bleeding
Instead of possible heart attack patient with chest pains
Chest pains
Instead of auto accident with injuries or possible injusries
Personal injury accident
When a report of a person down and you don’t know what the problem is
Man down
Instead of victim stung by a bee and has trouble breathing and swelling
Allergic reaction to
Instead of victim has a fever and is not feeling well
General illness