Anaotomy & Physiology
Which organ pumps blood throughout the body?
The heart.
What does the prefix "hypo-" mean?
Below or low
Which healthcare professional specializes in treating children?
A pediatrician
What number do people in the U.S. call for a life threatening emergency?
911
A patient has a runny nose, sneezing, and a sore throat. What common illness could this be?
The common cold
What organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?
Kidneys
What does "cardio" refer to?
The heart
Which healthcare professional interprets medical images such as X-rays?
A radiologist
What vital sign measures the number of heartbeats per minute?
Heart rate or pulse
A patient is wheezing and has chest tightness triggered by exercise. What is causing their symptoms?
Asthma
What is the largest organ of the human body?
The skin
What is the medical term for difficultly breathing?
Dyspnea
Which healthcare professional specializes in medications and how they work?
A pharmacist
What should you do first when arriving at an emergency scene before approaching an injured person?
Check if the scene is safe
A patient devlops sudden facial drooping, arm weakness, and difficultly speaking. What is the most likely emergency?
Stroke
Which part of the brain helps control balance and coordination?
The cerebellum
What does "bradycardia" mean?
An abnormally slow heart rate
Which healthcare professional specializes in restoring movement and physical activity after injury or illness.
A physical therapist
What is the first line emergency treatment for anaphylaxis?
Epinephrine
A patient has a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red spots on their body. What is their diagnosis?
Measles
What tiny structures in the lungs allow oxygen and carbon dioxide to be exchanged?
The alveoli
What is the medical term for abnormally low blood oxygen levels?
Hypoxemia
Which healthcare professional operates the heart-lung machine during cardiac surgery?
Perfusionist
A person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. After ensuring the scene is safe and calling 911 what should you begin doing?
Patient has blurry/distorted vision, headaches, and eyestrain. What is their diagnosis?
Astigmatism