Unit 8 vocabulary Flashcards
Ambulance
a vehicle specially equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
Burn
destroy, damage, or injure by heat or fire.
Diabetes
a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine.
Immobilization
To make immobile: such as. a : to reduce or eliminate motion of (the body or a part) by mechanical means or by strict bed rest.
Recovery position
one of a series of variations on a lateral recumbent or three-quarters prone position of the body, often used for unconscious but breathing casualties.
Anaphylaxis
The reaction can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to an allergen.
conscious
painfully aware of; sensitive.
Epilepsy
A neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Rash
displaying or proceeding from a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action.
Swelling
an abnormal enlargement of a part of the body, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
Angina
A condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often also spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by an inadequate blood supply to the heart.
CPR
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency life-saving procedure that is done when someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
Faint
a brief loss of consciousness due to a drop in blood flow to the brain.
Seizure
a burst of uncontrolled electrical activity between brain cells (also called neurons or nerve cells) that causes temporary abnormalities in muscle tone or movements (stiffness, twitching or limpness), behaviors, sensations or states of awareness.
Symptoms
A physical or mental problem that a person experiences that may indicate a disease or condition.
