A&P
The basic structural and functional unit of the nervous system
what is a neuron?
assist with basic patient care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and taking vital signs
what are certified nursing assistants (CNAs)? --> shoutout if you are one!!
NSAIDs
what are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
ancient civilization physicians used acupuncture and herbal remedies as early as 1000 BCE in this modern day country
what is China?
the only metal liquid at room temperature
The exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes occurs in these tiny blood vessels
what are capillaries?
nursing specializes in providing anesthesia during surgeries and other procedures
what is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)?
CPR
what is cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
this Renaissance artist and scientist dissected human bodies to improve anatomical accuracy in his drawings
Who is Leonardo da Vinci? (not DiCaprio...)
humans share about 60% of our DNA with this fruit
The human body has this many pairs of ribs
what is 12?
use imaging technology such as X-rays to help diagnose medical condition
What are radiologic technologists (radiographers)?
HTN
what is hypertension?
this French scientist's germ theory of disease revolutionized medicine in the 19th century
Who is Louis Pasteur?
a common household item that never spoils -- archaeologists have found 3,000-year-old jars of it still edible.
what is honey?
This structure prevents food from entering the windpipe when swallowing
what is the epiglottis?
These professionals test and analyze body fluids and tissues to help diagnose disease.
What are medical laboratory technologists?
MRI
what is magnetic resonance imagining?
This man discovered the first x-rays
who is Wilhelm Roentgen?
the longest running TV show in US history
what is The Simpsons?
The rhythmic, wave-like motion that moves food through the digestive system
What is peristalsis?
This term describes a team-based approach where healthcare providers from different specialties work together to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
What is interdisciplinary (or interprofessional) collaboration?
STAT -- the latin term....
what is statim?
the first successful organ transplant (a kidney) was performed in this decade
What are the 1950s?
the only country to have played in every FIFA Men's World Cup Tournament (Soccer)
what is Brazil?