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The joint between the upper arm and the forearm. Wrist. Elbow. Shoulder.

A medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to produce images of the body. Ultrasound. Radiology. Radiography.

To officially authorize a medicine or treatment. Prescribe. Diagnose. Inject.

A written order from a doctor for medication or treatment. Diagnosis. Prescription. Therapy.

To reduce pain or discomfort. Heal. Relieve. Cure.

The comfort felt after pain or discomfort has been reduced. Relief. Relieve. Recovery.

The process of giving birth to a baby. Pregnancy. Labor / Childbirth. Conception.

To deliver a baby. To conceive. To give birth. To breastfeed.

A skin reaction causing redness or itching. Rash. Scar. Cut.

A person injured in an accident or the emergency department. Casualty. Visitor. Surgeon.

A thin fabric used to cover wounds. Bandage. Gauze. Tape.

Protective gloves made of latex used in healthcare. Cotton gloves. Latex gloves. Surgical gowns.

A device used to inject or withdraw fluids. Syringe. Catheter. Tube.

A chair with wheels used by people who cannot walk. Wheelchair. Walker. Stretcher.

A container used to store oxygen for patients. Oxygen tank. IV bag. Ventilator.

A device used by patients to call medical staff. Alarm. Call button. Bell.

A system that changes pressure to prevent pressure ulcers. Fixed pressure. Alternating pressure. High pressure.

A padded surface used for sleeping in a hospital bed. Pillow. Mattress. Cushion.

Clothing worn by patients or staff in hospitals. Coat. Gown. Jacket.

A special container for needles and sharp objects. Biohazard bin. Sharps container. Waste bag.

Waste that may cause infection. Domestic waste. Biohazard waste. Recyclable waste.

Painful damage to the skin inside the mouth or body. Sore. Rash. Scar.

Clothing specifically designed for hospital patients. Hospital garment. Uniform. Pajamas.

A sharp metal object used for injections or stitching. Needle. Syringe. Scalpel.

A space in a hospital where patients stay. Office. Room / ward. Laboratory.

Skin injuries caused by prolonged pressure. Burns. Pressure scars / ulcers. Cuts.

The act of stopping smoking. Quitting. Relapsing. Reducing.

To be officially taken into hospital care. To be admitted. To be discharged. To be transferred.

To officially leave hospital after treatment. To be admitted. To be discharged. To be examined.

Not reacting to stimuli or unconscious. Awake. Unresponsive. Alert.

The finger between the thumb and middle finger. Ring finger. Index finger. Little finger.

The joint connecting the hand to the forearm. Elbow. Wrist. Palm.

Physical harm or damage to the body. Disease. Injury. Infection.

An abnormal condition that affects the body or mind and causes illness. Injury. Disease. Symptom.

Damage to the body caused by an accident, affecting the outside of the body. Disease. Internal injury. External injury.

Damage to organs or tissues inside the body, not visible externally. External injury. Infection. Internal injury.

An abnormal enlargement of a body part caused by fluid accumulation or inflammation. Bruise. Swelling. Rash.

The past simple form of the verb to swell. Swollen. Swelled. Swelling.

Marks on the skin caused by bleeding under the skin after an injury. Cuts. Bumps. Bruises.

A raised area or lump on the body caused by a hit or impact. Rash. Bump. Swelling.