EMERGENCIEs Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'ambulance'?

• A type of fruit found in tropical regions

• A type of clothing worn by ancient Roman soldiers

• A type of musical instrument used in traditional Chinese music

• A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.

Define the term 'paramedic'.

• A chef who specializes in making desserts

• A musician who plays the drums

• A healthcare professional who responds to medical emergencies and provides advanced medical care on site

• A professional who designs and installs landscapes

Explain the term 'first aid'.

• A type of medical procedure performed in a hospital

• The first person to arrive at the scene of an accident

• A type of bandage used for wrapping injuries

• Immediate assistance or treatment given to someone who has been injured or taken ill

What does the word 'rescue' mean?

• To cause harm or danger

• To create an emergency

• To save or deliver from danger or harm

• To ignore or neglect

Define 'emergency room'.

• A facility for long-term care

• A place for elective surgeries

• A center for physical therapy

• A medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine

What is the meaning of 'fire extinguisher'?

• A type of candle

• A tool for starting fires

• A device used to extinguish small fires

• A type of fire alarm

Explain the term 'evacuation'.

• Moving people from a dangerous or emergency situation to a safer place

• Ignoring people in a dangerous situation

• Gathering people in a dangerous situation

• Leaving people in a dangerous situation

What does 'emergency contact' refer to?

• A type of emergency vehicle

• A person to be notified in case of an emergency.

• A special phone number for non-emergencies

• A type of medical procedure

Define 'CPR'.

• Central Processing Unit

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Circulatory Pumping Rate

• Cancer Prevention and Research

Explain the term 'disaster preparedness'.

• Measures taken to cause disasters

• Measures taken to prepare for and reduce the impact of natural or man-made disasters

• Measures taken to ignore disasters

• Measures taken to worsen disasters