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WorksheetsEmergency & Clinical Care (1-3)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
standard of care
the level of care legally and ethically required of a provider
the minimum standard of treatment that can be expected from a healthcare provider
a guideline for patient treatment that is not legally binding
the average level of care provided by all healthcare professionals
skeletal muscle
muscle that is attached to bones and usually crosses at least one joint
muscle that is involuntary and found in the heart
muscle that is responsible for voluntary movements and is striated
muscle that is smooth and found in the walls of hollow organs
Airborne diseases
infections transmitted through the air, such as tuberculosis
infections spread through contaminated water
infections caused by direct contact with infected individuals
infections that are transmitted through food
Adam's Apple
the projection on the anterior surface of the neck, formed by the thyroid cartilage over the larynx
a type of fruit commonly found in orchards
a term used to describe a person's vocal cords
a medical condition affecting the throat
Act of Omission
A breach of duty where the provider fails to act as a reasonably prudent person would in similar circumstances.
An act of commission where the provider takes unnecessary risks.
A situation where the provider is not held liable for any actions taken.
A legal term for a patient refusing treatment.
larynx
the voice box
the windpipe
the nasal cavity
the throat
sternum
breast bone
shoulder blade
spine
rib cage
cerebrum
the largest part of the brain, made up of several lobes that control movement, hearing, balance, speech, etc.
the part of the brain responsible for breathing and heart rate
the section of the brain that processes visual information
the area of the brain that regulates emotions and memory
communicable disease
A disease that can be spread from one person or species to another.
A disease that is caused by genetic factors.
A disease that cannot be transmitted between individuals.
A disease that is only found in animals.
plasma
a sticky, yellow fluid that carries the blood cells and nutrients and transports cellular waste material to the organs of excretion
a type of solid blood component responsible for clotting
a clear liquid that contains no cells or nutrients
a dark red fluid that is primarily composed of water
cranium
the area of the head above the ears and eyes
the part of the skull that encloses the brain
the lower jawbone
the area around the eyes
fibula
the outer and smaller bone of the 2 bones of the lower leg
the larger bone of the lower leg
a bone in the arm
a bone in the skull
respiratory system
all the structures of the body that contribute to the process of breathing, consisting of the upper and lower airways and their component parts
the system responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood
the network of muscles that facilitate movement and stability
the organs involved in digestion and nutrient absorption
good Samaritan laws
Laws that require individuals to assist in emergencies regardless of their willingness.
Laws that encourage people to voluntarily help an injured or suddenly ill person by minimizing the liability for errors made while rendering emergency care in good faith.
Laws that impose penalties on those who fail to assist in emergencies.
Laws that provide financial compensation to those who help in emergencies.
tendons
the fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
the tissue that connects bone to bone
the muscle tissue responsible for movement
the fluid that lubricates joints
brainstem
the area of the brain between the spinal cord and cerebrum, surrounded by the cerebellum
the part of the brain responsible for higher cognitive functions
the region of the brain that controls voluntary movements
the area of the brain that regulates emotions and memory
first aid
immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person
a type of medical insurance
a method of cooking food quickly
a form of exercise for fitness
Hepatitus B Virus (HBV)
A viral infection of the liver for which a vaccine is available.
A bacterial infection of the lungs.
A fungal infection affecting the skin.
A viral infection that causes the common cold.
capillaries
The large blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart.
The small blood vessels through whose walls various substances pass into and out of the tissues and on to the cells.
The vessels that transport lymph throughout the body.
The arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
A viral infection that usually starts with flulike symptoms and can be life-threatening.
A bacterial infection that primarily affects the digestive system.
A chronic respiratory condition caused by environmental factors.
A common cold that resolves without treatment.
