FA Medical Key Terms

What is the medical term for a scrape or scratch on the surface of the skin?

• Avulsion

• Abrasion

• Laceration

• Incision

Which term refers to the complete or partial tearing away of skin and tissue?

• Avulsion

• Fracture

• Hemorrhage

• Infection

What does CPR stand for in medical emergencies?

• Cardiovascular Protection Routine

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Cerebrovascular Accident

• Cardiac Pulse Recovery

What is another term for a stroke?

• Diaphoresis

• Cerebrovascular Accident

• Hemorrhage

• Triage

What is the medical term for excessive sweating?

• Diaphoresis

• Incision

• Laceration

• Poisoning

What is the term for severe bleeding?

• Fracture

• Hemorrhage

• Infection

• Avulsion

What is the term for a cut or injury that caused by a sharp object such as a knife?

• Incision

• Laceration

• Abrasion

• Amputation

What is the term for a wound that involves tearing of the tissues by way of excessive force? The wound often has jagged irregular edges.

• Laceration

• Abrasion

• Incision

• Fracture

What is the term for the harmful effects of ingesting or coming into contact with toxic substances?

• Poisoning

• Infection

• Diaphoresis

• Hemorrhage

What is the process of determining the priority of patients' treatments based on the severity of their condition?

• Triage

• Amputation

• Incision

• Fracture