Ingles

Two masses of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat. Tonsils. Glands. Nodules.

The number of heartbeats per minute. Blood pressure. Heart rate. Pulse oximetry.

A unit used to measure heart rate. Seconds. Beats per minute. Milliliters.

The ability to react or respond to stimuli. Consciousness. Responsiveness. Awareness.

An emergency procedure used when the heart stops beating. Defibrillation. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). First aid.

A condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating. Stroke. Cardiac arrest. Arrhythmia.

Repeated pressure applied to the chest during CPR. Rescue breathing. Chest compressions. Cardiac massage.

Breaths given to a person who is not breathing. Ventilation. Rescue breathing. Oxygen therapy.

To make an object free from all microorganisms. Sanitize. Clean. Sterilize.

A device that regulates the heartbeat by sending electrical impulses to the heart. Defibrillator. Pacemaker. ECG.

A strip of material used to cover or support a wound. Dressing. Bandage. Gauze.

Small fluid-filled bubbles on the skin. Scars. Blisters. Ulcers.

Dead tissue that forms a dry crust over a wound. Slough. Eschars. Blisters.

Dead tissue that separates from healthy tissue in a wound. Slough. Eschar. Scar.

The removal of dead or infected tissue from a wound. Sterilization. Debridement. Sanitization.

Excessive drying of tissue. Infection. Desiccation. Inflammation.

Completely dry or dehydrated. Moist. Dried out. Swollen.

An organ that filters waste from the blood. Liver. Kidney. Bladder.

A laboratory test of urine. Blood test. Urinalysis. Biopsy.

A test that measures kidney filtration function. BUN test. GFR test. Creatinine test.

A blood test that measures urea nitrogen levels. CBC. BUN test. GFR test.

Sudden worsening of asthma symptoms. Allergic reaction. Asthma attack. Pneumonia.

An inhaler that delivers a specific amount of medication. Nebulizer. Metered dose inhaler. Oxygen mask.

A device that turns liquid medicine into a mist to inhale. Inhaler. Nebulizer. Ventilator.

The extent to which something is included or protected. Exclusion. Coverage. Risk.

To get back something that was lost. Regain. Lose. Drop.

When the amniotic sac ruptures before birth. Labor. Water breaking. Contraction.

A surgical procedure to deliver a baby through the abdomen. Episiotomy. C-section. Induction.

The organ where a fetus develops. Ovary. Womb (uterus). Placenta.

surgical cut made during childbirth. Cesarean. Episiotomy. Curettage.

Yellowing of the skin and eyes. Cyanosis. Jaundice. Pallor.

A fungal infection of the mouth. Gingivitis. Oral thrush. Stomatitis.

Sharp surgical instruments used for cutting. Forceps. Scalpels. Needles.

To reduce microorganisms to safe levels. Sterilize. Sanitize. Contaminate.

The rapid spread of disease in a community. Pandemic. Epidemics. Endemic.

Intended to prevent disease. Curative. Preventative. Reactive.

A failure to communicate clearly. Agreement. Miscommunication. Explanation.

The ability to understand health information and make decisions. Health literacy. Medical ethics. Health policy.

A relationship of trust and understanding. Authority. Rapport. Distance.

Something accepted as true without proof. Evidence. Assumption. Diagnosis.