BODY SYSTEMS
What is the cardiovascular system?
the heart and blood vessels
What is supra-?
“above” or “upper.”
What is standard precaution?
Washing hands
What is 98.6°F?
Normal adult body temperature in Fahrenheit.
What is a medical assistant?
This professional assists doctors and takes vital signs.
What is the respiratory system?
allows you to breathe and exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide
What is cardio?
heart
What is Personal Protective Equipment?
PPE
What is blood pressure?
This vital sign measures the force of blood against artery walls.
What is a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)?
This healthcare worker provides basic patient care in hospitals.
What is the nervous system?
controls the body using electrical signals
What is -itis?
inflamation
What is the chain of infection?
describing how infectious diseases spread from a pathogen's source to a new host
What is 60–100 beats per minute?
Normal resting adult pulse range.
What is a radiologic technologist?
This specialist takes X-rays
What is the digestive system?
system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.
What is blood pressure?
the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body.
What is airborne precautions?
infection control measures used to prevent the spread of pathogens
What is systolic?
The top number of a blood pressure reading is called this.
What is a phlebotomist?
This professional studies blood samples.
What is the integumentary system?
system protects the body and helps regulate temperature.
What is hypertension
high blood pressure
What is sterilization?
kills all microorganisms, including spores.
What is a stethoscope?
This instrument is used to listen to heart and lung sounds
What is a physician?
This healthcare professional diagnoses and treats patients independently.