1.

Abdominal Trust ( Heimlich maneuver)- an upward trust to the abdomen given to victim to clear the
airway of a person with complete airway obstruction.

2. Air Exchange - the process of respiration or breathing; inhalation and exhalation of air into and
out of the lungs.

3. Airway - the passageway through which air enters the body and goes to the lungs.

4. Airway obstruction - a blockage of the airway that happens when the back of the tongue or
foreign objects block the airway.

5. Arteries - the blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the cells of the body.

6. Artificial Respiration - giving air manually into the lungs of a person when his breathing is
adequate or has stop either by mouth or with the use of AED. (Automotive External
Defibrillator)

7. Blockage - An airway obstruction.

8. Blood pressure - the force of circulating blood pushing against the walls of the blood.

9. Blood vessels - the tubes through which blood circulates throughout the body.

10. Breastbone- the bone which is located at the center of the chest to which the ribs connect.

11. Broken Bone- see fracture

12. Burns- a condition wherein a tissue is damage by heart, electricity, or chemical agents, or
radiation that cause injury to the cells in the affected area.

13. Cardiac Arrest - the condition when the heart stops beating.

14. CPR- the abbreviation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

15. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation - an emergency procedure that involves a combination of

rescue breathing and chest compressions.

16. Cardiovascular Disease- the disease characterized by the gradual clogging of blood vessels
by fatty substances; associated with heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes.

17. Carotid Pulse- the beat which is felt at the side of the neck when carotid artery is pressed.
It is located between the windpipe and the neck muscle.

18. Chest compression- a manual procedure performed yo circulate blood in a person whose
heart has stopped beating.

19. Chest Thrust - a thrust to the middle of the breastbone used to clear the airway.

20. Cholesterol - a fatty substance found in foods and also produced by the body.

21. Chocking - a condition wherein a person is unable to breathe due to blockage of upper
airway by foreign object or tongue.
22. Circulatory system - the heart and blood vessels that carries blood to all cells of the human
body.

23. Complete Airway Obstruction - a condition in which a person is choking and completely
unable to breathe, cough, or speak because of the foreign material is blocking his or her airway.

24. Cramps- a condition wherein a muscle of legs, foot, stomach tightens due to some factors
such as; fatigue, cold, or overexertion.

25. Danger (Hazard)- a condition or situation of a potential bodily harm to person (s).

26. Diving- an action or sport performed by individual by jumping or falling into the water.

27. Drown proofing - is a skill used by a person/s to keep afloat to survive in the water accident
until help arrives.

28. Dislocation - a displacement of bone from joint.

29. Drowning - is a suffocation in the water.

30. EMS- abbreviation for emergency medical services.

31. Emergency Action principles- the four basic steps to be followed in all emergency situations
to ensure that victims receive proper care.
32. Emergency Medical Services ( EMS) System- a community-based system that delivers
specialized care for the victims of injury or sudden illness.

33. Exhaustion - A loss of energy and the resultant inability to make necessary movements to
keep afloat and make progress through the water.

34. Finger Sweep- a technique used as a part of the procedure dislodge and remove a piece of
food.

35. Fractures- a break in the continuity of a bone.

36. Head tilt/Chin- lift technique- a technique used to open the airway of an unconscious
person.

37. Heart Attack - a condition involve the death of heart muscle tissue.

39. Heimlich maneuver - An action or procedure given to victim of chocking to clear airway of
foreign material.

40. HELP- is the abbreviation of Heart Escape Lessening Posture.

41. High blood Pressure - a condition in which the presence of the blood in the circulatory
system is higher than normal.

42. Heart stroke- This condition is caused by a failure of the " Thermostat" in the brain which
regulates body temperature.
43. Manikin- a life-size model of a person or device used to practicing first aid skills for
respiratory and circulatory emergencies.

44. Mechanical Obstruction - blockage of the airway caused by a piece of food or by a foreign
object.

45. Mouth-to-Mouth Breathing- a form of rescue breathing during which a rescuer breathes air
into the mouth and lungs of a person who is not breathing.

46. Mouth- to- Nose Breathing - a form of rescue breathing in which a rescuer breathes air into
the nose and lungs of a person who is not breathing.

47. Mouth-to- Stomach- Breathing - a form of rescue breathing in which a rescuer breathes air
into the stomach and lungs of a person who is not breathing.

48. Nausea- A feeling of sickness in the stomach with an urge to vomit.

49. Notch- the place where the lower ribs meet the lower end of the breastbone in the center
of the chest.

50. Nosebleed - a condition wherein blood drains out through the nostril due to hemophilia or
anemia.

51. Nervous System- a complex collection of nerves and specialized cells known as neurons.

52. Oxygen- a gas that the cells of the body need in order to live.
53. Obstruction- blockage

54. Paramedic- a person with more in-depth training than AEMT.

55. Personal Protective Equipment- equipment or supplies that help prevents the responder
from directly contacting infected materials.

56. Panic- A sudden unreasoning and overwhelming fear that destroys a person's capacity for
self-help.

57. Partial Airway Obstruction - a partial blockage of the airrway that allows some air exchange
to accur.

58. Prescribed Pattern of Rescue- the order of methods of rescue: Reach , Wade, or Assist,
Throw, Row, and Go.

59. Primary survey - a series of checks to discover condition that are immediate life
threatening to a victim.

60. Pulse- the rhythmic "beat" in an artery.

61. Rescuer - a person trained to survey the scene of an emergency.

62. Rescue breathing- the process of breathing air into lungs of a person who has stopped
breathing.
63. Respiratory Emergency- a condition where normal breathing is interrupted an airway
obstruction.

64. Respiratory system- the group of organs and other structures that bring air into the body.

65. Resuscitation - an effort to restore to life.

66. Rips - these are strong currents by the seaward flow of water cast upon a beach by the surf.

67. Risk Factors- a condition and behaviors that increase the likelihood of a person's developing
a disease.

68. Superficial burn- involves only the outermost layer of the skin.

69. Shock- a condition or disturbance in the circulation of the blood that upset all the body
functions.

70. Stoma- a surgically created opening in the front of the neck through which a person
breaths.

71. Stroke - a condition in which one or more of the blood vessels to the brain becomes clogged
or burst.

72. Sunburn - a discoloration or redness of skin due to overexposure to Sun's Ultraviolet Rays.
73. Unconsciousness - a condition wherein a victim does not respond to sensory a stimuli such
as : touch, sound or light.

74. Universal Distress Signal for chocking - an action in which a choking victim grasp at his or
her throat to signal that he/she is choking.

75. Unresponsiveness - a condition in which a person does not react to verbal or physical
stimuli.

76. Wading- a method of rescue wherein rescuers enter the water forming a human chain.

77. Wounds- a break (open) in the continuity of skin or mucus membrane or injuries to
underlying tissue without breaks in skin (closed) either internal or external.

78. Ibuprofen- A pain killer. Reduces fever and inflammation by reducing hormones that cause
inflammation and pain in the body.

79. Incision - A surgical wound, clean-cut caused by a sharp-edged object usually made with a
knife.

80. Laceration - A medical term for deep cut or tears in the flesh or skin.

81. Laxative - used to prevent and treat constipation. It loosens the stools and increase bowel
movement.

82. Lightheadedness- A common unpleasant sensation of dizziness and/or having a `going to

faint' feeling.
83. Ointment - a topical medication applied to treat ailments by rubbing or applying to the skin.

84. Paracetamol - An effective over- the- counter pain reliever and fever reducer also known as
acetaminophen or APAP.

85. Paediatric- branch of medicine that deals with the health and medical care of children from
birth to 18 years old.

86. Primary Care- Day-to-day health care provided to patients by nurses or health care
providers.

87. Primary Survey- A quick initial assessment for a patients by health nurses injuries or
conditions.

88. Scoop Stretcher- it reduces possible undesirable movement of the injured person.

89. Tetanus- a potential risk following any animal bite, and also a bacterial disease that is
characterized by spasm voluntary muscles usually brought a wound or puncture by a
contaminated object, such as rusty nails.

90. Trauma- can be a physical or emotional injury resulting from a terrible event or accident.

91. Unconscious- The part of the mind that is not aware of the sorroundings and oneself.

92. Amputation - the complete severing or removal of an external body part.

93. Ankle drag- A method for moving an injured patient by grasping both ankles and pulling the
patient along the floor feet-first.

94. AIDS- Acquired immune deficiency syndrome. A disease of the immune system caused by
an infection of the HIV virus.

95. Agina- A medical term that refers to the chest pain or discomfort that is caused by reduced
blood flow to the heart.

96. Angina- A condition that causes breathing to stop periodically or to be significantly

impaired.

97. Pulse- Tactile arterial palpitation of the heartbeat.

98. Breathing- the process of which air is inhaled through the mouth or nose.

99. C- Spine- it is a medical term for the neck bones.

100. Collision - when two or more moving bodies collide through an exertion of every strong
forces.