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abdominal thrust - =a technique used to force air out of the lungs, expelling obstructions from a
victim's airway.
abrasion - =an open wound characterized by a scraping away of only the outer portion of the skin
airborne pathogens - =a pathogen that is spread by tiny droplets sprayed during breathing,
coughing, or sneezing
airway - =The passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs
amputations - =An open wound characterized by a surgical or traumatic removal of a body
extremity
anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock) - =A severe life-threatening allergic reaction caused by
exposure to certain allergens
automated external defibrillator (AED) - =An external defibrillator capable of cardiac rhythm
analysis which can deliver a electric shock to a cardiac arrest victim
avulsions - =An open wound characterized by a part or structure of the body being forcibly torn
or cut away
bacteria - =Microscopic organisms that can live in water, soil, or organic material, or within the
bodies of plants, animals, and humans
bandage - =any material used to hold a dressing in place
biological death - =The point when breathing and circulation stop, brain cells die due to lack of
oxygen, and vital organs begin to deteriorate
,blood borne pathogens - =A pathogen that is spread when the blood or other body fluids
(e.g.,semen, phlegm, mucus membranes, etc.) of one person come into contact with an open
wound or sore of another
bone - =Hard yet flexible tissue that provides support for the body as well as protection for vital
organs
brachial artery - =Artery located on the inside of the upper arm, between the biceps and triceps
Capillary refill - =The filling of blood vessels that connect small veins with small arteries
cardiac arrest - =A state when a victim is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no carotid pulse to
indicate circulation
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - =A method of artificially restoring and maintaining a
victim's breathing and circulation
carotid pulse - =The most reliable indication that the victim's heart is functioning and to
determine the severity of the victim's condition during the assessment process; felt on either side
of the neck
cartilage - =connective tissue that covers the outside of the end of bones: helps for certain
flexible structures of the body and allows for smooth movement of bones at joints
chemical burn - =burn caused by acids or alkalis coming into contact with the skin
chest thrust - =A maneuver used to force obstructions from a victim's airway; used instead of
abdominal thrusts when the victim has abdominal injuries, is in late stages of pregnancy, is to
obese for abdominal thrusts to be effective, or is an infant
,clinical death - =The moment breathing and circulation stop, reversible condition if basic life
support is begun immediately
closed facture - =Broken bone where there is no break in the skin at the site of the fracture
convulsion - =violent uncontrolled muscle contractions
coronary artery disease (CAD) - =A disease caused when fatty deposits build up in the walls of
the arteries that feed the heart muscle (often referred to as coronary heart disease)
dermis - =Second layer of the skin containing nerves, hair follicles, and sweat glands
diabetes - =A condition brought on when the body does not produce a sufficient amount of
insulin
diabetic coma - =overly high levels of glucose in the bloodstream (i.e.,hyperglycemia)
dislocation - =when a bone is pushed/pulled out of alignment from a joint
dressing - =any material applied to a wound to control bleeding and prevent contamination
electrical burn - =burn that occurs when the body becomes a conduit for electrical current
Emergency medical services (EMS) - =First aid and medical services, rescue procedures and
transportation, or other related activities necessary to ensure the health or safety of a person in
imminent peril
emergency rescue personnel - =any person who is a peace officer, employee or member of a fire
department, fire protection, or firefighting agency of the federal, state, city, or county
government
, epidermis - =outer-most layer of the skin
epilepsy - =a medical condition characterized by seizures that recur without apparent reason
epinephrine - =a hormone produced by the body; when administered as a medication, it will
constrict blood vessels and dilate the bronchioles helping to open a victim's airway
fainting - =a form of shock characterized by sudden unconsciousness
finger sweep - =opening the victims mouth by grasping both the tongue and lower jaw in hand
then inserting the index finger along the victims cheek then the throat to hook the object
first-degree burn - =Damage only to the epidermis, also known as a superficial burn
flail chest - =A condition where the ribs and/or sternum is fractured and a segment of the chest
wall does not move
fractures - =complete or partial break of a bone
frostbite - =freezing of tissue below the skin surface
frostnip - =superficial freezing of outer layer of skin
gastric distention - =when air is forced into the victim's stomach as well as lungs, causing the
stomach to become distended; can happen during rescue breathing maneuver
glucose - =the basic source of energy within the human cell
head-tilt/chin-lift - =Technique used to open a victim's airway when there are no indications of
head, neck, or spinal injury
abdominal thrust - =a technique used to force air out of the lungs, expelling obstructions from a
victim's airway.
abrasion - =an open wound characterized by a scraping away of only the outer portion of the skin
airborne pathogens - =a pathogen that is spread by tiny droplets sprayed during breathing,
coughing, or sneezing
airway - =The passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs
amputations - =An open wound characterized by a surgical or traumatic removal of a body
extremity
anaphylaxis (anaphylactic shock) - =A severe life-threatening allergic reaction caused by
exposure to certain allergens
automated external defibrillator (AED) - =An external defibrillator capable of cardiac rhythm
analysis which can deliver a electric shock to a cardiac arrest victim
avulsions - =An open wound characterized by a part or structure of the body being forcibly torn
or cut away
bacteria - =Microscopic organisms that can live in water, soil, or organic material, or within the
bodies of plants, animals, and humans
bandage - =any material used to hold a dressing in place
biological death - =The point when breathing and circulation stop, brain cells die due to lack of
oxygen, and vital organs begin to deteriorate
,blood borne pathogens - =A pathogen that is spread when the blood or other body fluids
(e.g.,semen, phlegm, mucus membranes, etc.) of one person come into contact with an open
wound or sore of another
bone - =Hard yet flexible tissue that provides support for the body as well as protection for vital
organs
brachial artery - =Artery located on the inside of the upper arm, between the biceps and triceps
Capillary refill - =The filling of blood vessels that connect small veins with small arteries
cardiac arrest - =A state when a victim is unresponsive, not breathing, and has no carotid pulse to
indicate circulation
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) - =A method of artificially restoring and maintaining a
victim's breathing and circulation
carotid pulse - =The most reliable indication that the victim's heart is functioning and to
determine the severity of the victim's condition during the assessment process; felt on either side
of the neck
cartilage - =connective tissue that covers the outside of the end of bones: helps for certain
flexible structures of the body and allows for smooth movement of bones at joints
chemical burn - =burn caused by acids or alkalis coming into contact with the skin
chest thrust - =A maneuver used to force obstructions from a victim's airway; used instead of
abdominal thrusts when the victim has abdominal injuries, is in late stages of pregnancy, is to
obese for abdominal thrusts to be effective, or is an infant
,clinical death - =The moment breathing and circulation stop, reversible condition if basic life
support is begun immediately
closed facture - =Broken bone where there is no break in the skin at the site of the fracture
convulsion - =violent uncontrolled muscle contractions
coronary artery disease (CAD) - =A disease caused when fatty deposits build up in the walls of
the arteries that feed the heart muscle (often referred to as coronary heart disease)
dermis - =Second layer of the skin containing nerves, hair follicles, and sweat glands
diabetes - =A condition brought on when the body does not produce a sufficient amount of
insulin
diabetic coma - =overly high levels of glucose in the bloodstream (i.e.,hyperglycemia)
dislocation - =when a bone is pushed/pulled out of alignment from a joint
dressing - =any material applied to a wound to control bleeding and prevent contamination
electrical burn - =burn that occurs when the body becomes a conduit for electrical current
Emergency medical services (EMS) - =First aid and medical services, rescue procedures and
transportation, or other related activities necessary to ensure the health or safety of a person in
imminent peril
emergency rescue personnel - =any person who is a peace officer, employee or member of a fire
department, fire protection, or firefighting agency of the federal, state, city, or county
government
, epidermis - =outer-most layer of the skin
epilepsy - =a medical condition characterized by seizures that recur without apparent reason
epinephrine - =a hormone produced by the body; when administered as a medication, it will
constrict blood vessels and dilate the bronchioles helping to open a victim's airway
fainting - =a form of shock characterized by sudden unconsciousness
finger sweep - =opening the victims mouth by grasping both the tongue and lower jaw in hand
then inserting the index finger along the victims cheek then the throat to hook the object
first-degree burn - =Damage only to the epidermis, also known as a superficial burn
flail chest - =A condition where the ribs and/or sternum is fractured and a segment of the chest
wall does not move
fractures - =complete or partial break of a bone
frostbite - =freezing of tissue below the skin surface
frostnip - =superficial freezing of outer layer of skin
gastric distention - =when air is forced into the victim's stomach as well as lungs, causing the
stomach to become distended; can happen during rescue breathing maneuver
glucose - =the basic source of energy within the human cell
head-tilt/chin-lift - =Technique used to open a victim's airway when there are no indications of
head, neck, or spinal injury
