Beginner questions
Before entering clinical settings, what are the two foundational safety/medical certifications that those as young as high school commonly earn?
A. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and First Aid Certification
What is the human body's largest internal organ?
The Liver
What do you call a doctor who specializes in treating the heart?
Cardiologist
What over-the-counter acetaminophen was first introduced in 1955?
Tylonel
Many high school students take courses to become a CNA. What does CNA stand for, and what is a common minimum age requirement for working in this role?
Certified Nursing Assistant; many employers require workers to be 18 years old to work directly with patients
How much education after highschool (post-secondary) is typically required to become a general dentist?
About 8 years of education after high school, including a 4-year bachelor’s degree and 4 years of dental school
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the study and treatment of which body system?
The digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas
What disease was eradicated in 1980 after a worldwide vaccination program?
Which blood type is considered the universal donor?
O-Negative
What does a Code Blue mean in a hospital setting?
A patient is experiencing a medical emergency, such as not breathing, having no pulse, or being unresponsive, requiring immediate response from the care team
Which “R” term refers to a time when a patient has been treated for cancer and there are no longer any signs or symptoms of the disease?
Remission — when signs and symptoms of cancer are reduced or no longer detectable after treatment
What body part was the first X-ray of?
The Hand