adhesive tape (n)
| An adhesive tape may be useful for holding bandages.
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antibiotic ointment
(n)
| Apply antibiotic ointment to avoid contamination.
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bandage (n)
| A nurse covered the wound with a bandage.
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call an ambulance
(phr)
| Call an ambulance in case of emergency.
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cardiac arrest (n)
| If a patient has a cardiac arrest, a paramedic
gives CPR.
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cardiovascular
system (n)
| When a patient is in shock, he or she may have problems with cardiovascular system.
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central nervous
system (n)
| When the central nervous system is affected, this can cause changes in personality.
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circulation (n)
| Check for signs of circulation.
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confusion (n)
| Confusion is caused by CNS problems.
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cover with a blanket
(phr)
| Cover a patient with a blanket to warm him/her up.
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disposable gloves
(n)
| Nurses must always wear disposable gloves.
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dosage (n)
| What dosage shall I give her?
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first aid kit (n)
| Keep a first aid kit in your home and in your car.
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foreign body (n)
| Make sure there is no foreign body in the wound.
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give a patient mouth-to-mouth
(phr)
| If a patient doesn’t breathe, give him/her mouth- to-mouth.
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give birth (phr)
| Some women give birth to a child in unusual places.
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give first aid (phr)
| Paramedics give first aid and respond to
emergencies.
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give instructions
(phr)
| A paramedic gave instructions to a nurse about
CPR procedure.
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immerse (v)
| Don’t immerse severe burns in cold water.
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immobilize (v)
| Immobilize the injured part of the body.
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injury (n)
| Call an ambulance in case of severe injury.
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life-saving
| Paramedics administer life-saving proce-dures.
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procedures (phr)
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main artery (n)
|
| Squeeze a main artery if necessary.
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nausea (n)
|
| Problems with gastrointestinal tract can cause
nausea and vomiting.
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paramedic (n)
|
| I decided to become a paramedic when I was a
boy.
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pulse (n)
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| Check his pulse before giving CPR.
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puncture the blister
(phr)
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| Puncture the blister with a sterile needle.
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push down on the chest (phr)
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| A paramedic is pushing on the chest fifteen times
to make the patient’s heart beat correctly.
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remove burnt clothing (phr)
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| Never remove burnt clothing as it can cause
serious skin damage.
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respiratory (adj)
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| An abnormal increase in breathing rate can lead
to respiratory distress or failure.
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respond to emergencies (phr)
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| Paramedics’ duty is responding to emergencies.
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road accident (n)
|
| Do you know what to do when there is a road
accident?
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rubbing alcohol (n)
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| Swab the place of injection with rubbing
alcohol.
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set up an IV (phr)
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| A paramedic set up an IV after giving CPR.
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severe bleeding
(phr)
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| Severe bleeding is an emergency condition.
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swab with Iodine
(phr)
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| Swab the place of injection with Iodine.
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umbilical cord (n)
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| Don’t cut the umbilical cord — just lay the baby
on the mother’s chest.
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vomiting (n)
|
| In shock condition the intestines can stop
working causing abdominal pain and vomiting.
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wound (n)
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| Sterilize the wound if necessary.
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