Body Parts & Organs
What is the heart?
This organ pumps blood around the body.
This professional provides general medical care and may refer patients to a specialist.
GP / general practitioner?
Something the patient experiences and reports.
Symptom
Complete:
“The nurse usually _______ the patient's blood pressure.” (measure)
measures
A healthcare professional asks about a patient’s symptoms, checks their condition, and collects relevant information. What action are they performing?
assessing the patient
Where is the wrist located?
This part connects the hand to the forearm.
This professional prepares and dispenses medications.
Pharmacist
What is a sign?
Something that can be observed or measured by a healthcare professional.
Complete:
“The doctor _______ the patient already.” (examine)
had examined
A healthcare professional writes down a patient’s temperature, pulse, and blood pressure in the medical record. What action are they performing?
recording the patient’s vital signs
What are the kidneys?
These two organs filter the blood and help remove waste.
Who is a cardiologist?
This professional specializes in diseases of the heart.
Complete the collocation:
“_________ a blood sample.”
“take/collect a blood sample”
Complete:
“Please wait. The doctor _______ a patient right now.” (assess)
is assessing
Correct the medical action in this sentence:
“The nurse prescribed the patient’s blood pressure every four hours.”
monitored/measured the patient’s blood pressure
What is the liver?
This organ is located mainly in the upper right part of the abdomen and performs many metabolic functions.
A patient needs specialized treatment that the GP cannot provide. What should the GP do?
Refer the patient to a specialist.
The patient says, “I feel dizzy and my chest hurts.” Are these signs or symptoms?
Symptoms
Complete:
“The laboratory ___ the sample already.” (analyze)
has analyzed
Use assess, prescribe, and monitor to describe three logical steps in a patient’s care.
The doctor assesses the patient, prescribes treatment, and the healthcare team monitors the patient’s condition.
What is the bladder?
Name the organ from its function: it stores urine before it leaves the body.
A patient has a tooth problem, another needs rehabilitation after an injury, and another needs a blood sample. Name the three appropriate professionals.
dentist, physiotherapist, and phlebotomist/lab professional
Transform into professional reporting language: “I've felt tired and dizzy for three days.”
“The patient reports fatigue/tiredness and dizziness for three days”
Choose and conjugate:
“The medical team ___ the patient's condition since Monday.” (monitor)
has monitored
Use examine, diagnose, and treat to describe a logical sequence of patient care in ONE complete sentence.
The doctor examines the patient, diagnoses the condition, and treats the patient appropriately.