What Organ pumps blood througout the body?
The heart
What instrument do doctors use to listen to your heartbeat and breathing?
Stethoscope
What does "cardio" refer to?
The heart
What number do you call in an emergency in the united states?
911
Which healthcare professional specializes in medications and helps patients use them safely?
A pharmacist
Which Organs filter waste from the blood?
The kidneys
What device measures body temperature?
A thermometer
What does "dermatology" study?
The skin
What should you do to stop bleeding from a cut?
Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth
Which medical specialist treats disorders of the brain and nervous system?
A neurologist
Which blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart?
Pulmonary Veins
what tool do healthcare professionals use to inject medicine into the body?
A syringe
What does chronic mean?
A condition that lasts for a long time
What is the normal avergae temperature of human blood in Fahrenheit?
98.6
Which healthcare professional helps patients recover movement and physical function after and injury?
A physical therapist.
Which part of the brain controls balance, and posture?
The cerebellum
Which medical tool is used to look inside the ear canal and examine the eardrum?
otoscope
Hypothermia
What should you put on a minor burn to help cool it?
cool running water
Which specialist interperts tissue samples under a microscope to help diagnose diseases such as cancer?
A pathologist
What are the 4 chambers of the heart? (Bonus points if you know their functions)
Right atrium: Receives Oxygen
Right Ventricle- Pumps Oxygen- poor blood to the lungs to pick up oxygen
Left atrium: Recieves Oxygen-rich blood from the lungs
Left Ventricle: Pumps oxygen
Which imaging technique uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images?
MRI
What is the medical term for high blood pressure ?
Hypertension
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resucitation
Which healthcare professional specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer?
Oncologist