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