QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (RATED
A+)
12-Lead ECG - ANSWERDiagnostic tool for measuring heart's electrical activity
Abdominal evisceration - ANSWERProtrusion of internal organs from abdominal wound
Abrasion - ANSWERSuperficial scrape or scratch on the skin
Bariatric emergencies - ANSWERMedical emergencies related to conditions or
complications of obesity
Atropine - ANSWERMedication used to treat certain types of slow heart rate
Automated external defibrillator (AED) - ANSWERDevice that delivers an electric shock
to restore a regular heartbeat
Auto-Pulse - ANSWERAutomated chest compression device used for CPR
Avulsion - ANSWERWound where a chunk of tissue is torn off
Backboard - ANSWERFlat board used to provide rigid support to a patient, especially
with potential spinal injuries
Blood glucose level - ANSWERAmount of sugar present in the bloodstream
Basic Life Support (BLS) - ANSWERInitial care given to patients in a medical crisis
before Advanced Life Support (ALS) interventions
Battle's sign - ANSWERBruising behind the ear, indicating a potential skull fracture
Beta Blockers - ANSWERMedications used to decrease heart rate and blood pressure
Bilateral femur fracture - ANSWERFractures occurring in both femur bones
Biohazard - ANSWERBiological substances that pose a risk to health