Feeling Sick
What do you call it when your body does not feel normal or well?
Being sick.
What is medicine?
Something used to treat illness or keep us healthy
What does the nurse check at the beginning of a visit to the doctor?
Your weight, temperature, blood pressure.
When you are sick, what does your body need?
Rest
Who is someone who provides care to people who are sick or hurt?
A doctor
A temperature of 100.4 or higher is what?
Fever
What is a pill?
A small tablet of medicine
You need to fill these out when you are waiting to see the doctor.
Forms or papers
Name one thing you can do every day to take care of your health.
eat healthy food, get sleep, exercise, wash hands, take medicine safely.
Who sees you first before the doctor comes?
A nurse
What does a thermometer check when you are not feeling well?
An order written by a doctor for medicine.
What do you need to schedule to see a doctor?
Appointment
Eating good food and getting rest helps your health.
True
Who gives you medicine and tells you how to take it safely?
A pharmacist.
Where can you go when you are sick or hurt and need help quickly, but it is not an emergency?
Urgent care.
What is a pharmacy?
a place where medicine is made and sold.
What does health insurance help you do?
Helps pay for your doctor visits and medicine.
Why is it important to rest when you are sick?
Rest helps your body get better and recover from being sick.
Someone who helps with mental health?
Therapist.
What is it called when sickness can spread from one person to another?
Being contagious
Why is it important to read the label on medicine before taking it?
Because the label tells you the right amount to take, when to take it, and any warnings to keep you safe.
When should you go to the emergency room instead of your regular doctor?
You should go to the emergency room when you have a serious problem — like trouble breathing, chest pain, heavy bleeding, or if you are hurt very badly (broken bones, bad cut).
Name two things you can do at home to take care of yourself when you are sick.
drink fluids, rest, take medicine safely, eat healthy food, wash hands, or use a tissue when sneezing.
This type of job helps people in emergencies (like in an ambulance).
EMT/Paramedic