MA116 Week 4 Terminology UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
automated external defibrillator (AED) - CORRECT ANSWER - A computerized
defibrillator programmed to recognize lethal heart rhythms and deliver an electric shock to
restore a normal rhythm.
bioterrorism - CORRECT ANSWER - The intentional release of a biologic agent with the
intent to harm individuals.
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - CORRECT ANSWER - A stroke; caused by a
hemorrhage in the brain or more often by a clot lodged in a cerebral artery.
concussion - CORRECT ANSWER - A jarring injury to the brain; the most common type
of head injury.
contusion - CORRECT ANSWER - A closed wound, or bruise.
crash cart - CORRECT ANSWER - A rolling cart of emergency supplies and equipment.
dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER - The condition that results from a lack of adequate
water in the body.
epistaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - Nosebleed
hematemesis - CORRECT ANSWER - The vomiting of blood.
hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER - A swelling caused by blood under the skin.
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
automated external defibrillator (AED) - CORRECT ANSWER - A computerized
defibrillator programmed to recognize lethal heart rhythms and deliver an electric shock to
restore a normal rhythm.
bioterrorism - CORRECT ANSWER - The intentional release of a biologic agent with the
intent to harm individuals.
cerebrovascular accident (CVA) - CORRECT ANSWER - A stroke; caused by a
hemorrhage in the brain or more often by a clot lodged in a cerebral artery.
concussion - CORRECT ANSWER - A jarring injury to the brain; the most common type
of head injury.
contusion - CORRECT ANSWER - A closed wound, or bruise.
crash cart - CORRECT ANSWER - A rolling cart of emergency supplies and equipment.
dehydration - CORRECT ANSWER - The condition that results from a lack of adequate
water in the body.
epistaxis - CORRECT ANSWER - Nosebleed
hematemesis - CORRECT ANSWER - The vomiting of blood.
hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER - A swelling caused by blood under the skin.
