To pass this unit, please study the 20 vocabulary words below.
- Assessment
- Bandage
- Bleeding
- Blood transfusion
- Burn
- Casualty
- Composure
- Constricted
- Dilated
- Dispatcher
- Dosage
- Hazardous
- Immobilize
- Injury
- Poisoning
- Pulse
- Pupil
- Splint
- Traumatic
- Vital signs
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a judgment of a situation
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"An EMT must remain calm in order to provide an accurate assessment."
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to wrap a sterile cloth around an injured body part
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"After the wound is cleaned, it has to be bandaged."
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the process of losing blood
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"Instructed by an EMT, Amy pressed hard on the wound until the bleeding slowed."
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the injection of blood taken from one person into the bloodstream of another
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"The victim has lost a lot of blood and blood transfusion is necessary."
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an injury which is caused by fire, heat or a dangerous substance
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"She suffered burns to her right arm and parts of her back in the accident in the laboratory."
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someone who is killed or injured in an accident
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"There are no reports of casualties in the accident."
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being calm and confident
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"Despite being devastated by the news, Rupert quickly regained his composure."
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smaller and more narrow
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"When pupils are unnaturally constricted, look for head injuries."
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more open and wide
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"Dilated pupils may be the sign of drug intake."
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a person responsible for sending vehicles to the place where they are needed
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"The dispatcher answered the phone and heard a weak voice saying: Please, help me."
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the amount of medicine which should be given
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"Unwanted side effects may occur if the recommended daily dosage is exceeded."
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dangerous to people’s health or safety
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"These chemicals are hazardous to human health."
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to make a person unable to move
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"If a limb is broken, immobilize it as soon as possible."
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damage to body suffered in an accident
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"The passenger suffered minor head injuries."
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an illness which is caused by eating, drinking or inhaling a toxic substance
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"Call emergency services immediately in case of any suspicion of mushroom poisoning."
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the regular movement of blood which is pumped around the body by the heart
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"The paramedic rushed to take her pulse but unfortunately felt nothing."
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the opening in the center of the eye which lets light in
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"John's pupils were contracted by the bright sunlight."
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to secure a fractured bone
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"Proceed with caution when attempting to splint a broken leg."
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making you feel shocked and upset
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"Being in a traffic accident is always a traumatic experience."
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any signs showing that a person is alive
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"The primary vital signs include body temperature, blood pressure and pulse."