Human Anatomy
These bones protect the brain
Skull (cranium)
The medical term for high blood pressure
Hypertension
A condition characterized by high blood sugar levels
Diabetes
This tool is used to listen to heart and lung sounds
stethoscope
This healthcare professional practices medicine under the supervision of a physician
Physician Assistant
The knee is primarily what type of joint?
Hinge joint (type of synovial joint)
The prefix meaning "slow"
brady-
A disease involving loss of bone density
Osteoporosis
This device measures blood pressure
sphygmomanometer
The average length of an accredited PA program is about this many years
2-3 years
This is the correct order of food traveling through the 4 primary digestive organs: Esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and ____
Large intestine
The suffix meaning "inflammation"
"-itis"
The autoimmune disease affects the joints
rheumatoid arthritis
This device measures blood oxygen levels
Pulse oximeter
PAs are licensed at the state level and must pass this national certification exam
PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam)
This structure connects muscles to bones
Tendons
Medical term for study of the heart
cardiology
A condition where plaque buildup narrows the arteries
Atherosclerosis
A procedure that visualizes the colon using a camera
Colonoscopy
This standardized test is commonly required for PA school admission
GRE
This vessel delivers oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart
Pulmonary veins
The term for difficulty breathing
Dyspnea
A life-threatening allergic reaction requiring immediate treatment
anaphylaxis
The diagnostic procedure records the electrical activity of the heart
electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG)
This term describes PAs changing specialties without additional formal residency training
Lateral mobility