Body Systems
Medical Abbreviations
Health & Safety
Diseases & Disorders
Medical Knowledge for Future Health Professionals
100
This system includes the heart and blood vessels.
What is the circulatory system
100
“HR” stands for this vital sign.
What is heart rate
100
This is the most effective way to prevent the spread of infection.
What is handwashing
100
This common viral illness causes fever, chills, and body aches.
What is influenza
100
This vital sign measures the force of blood against artery walls and is recorded as systolic over diastolic.
What is blood pressure.
200
This system controls voluntary and involuntary actions using electrical signals.
What is the nervous system
200
“IV” refers to this type of medication route.
What is intravenous
200
PPE stands for this.
What is personal protective equipment
200
This condition occurs when blood sugar levels are too high.
What is hyperglycemia
200
This branch of healthcare focuses on preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
What is cardiology
300
The primary organs of this system include the trachea, bronchi, and lungs.
What is the respiratory system
300
“WNL” means this phrase used in charting.
What is within normal limits
300
This vital sign often rises when body is fighting an infection.
What is body temperature.
300
This disease is caused by uncontrolled cell growth.
What is cancer
300
This law protects patient privacy and regulates how medical information can be shared.
What is HIPAA
400
This system breaks down food into nutrients the body can use.
What is the digestive system
400
“BID” indicates this frequency of medication.
What is twice a day
400
This color of safety sign is used to indicate caution and potential hazards. (Hint: say color)
What is yellow
400
This chronic lung disease makes breathing difficult due to narrowed airways.
What is asthma
400
This cellular organelle is known as the “powerhouse of the cell” because it produces ATP through cellular respiration.
What is the mitochondrion (mitochondria)
500
This system includes glands that secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
What is the endocrine system
500
“SOB” stands for this respiratory symptom.
What is shortness of breath
500
This term describes the proper way to lift heavy objects to avoid injury.
What is using proper body mechanics
500
This genetic disorder affects the shape of red blood cells.
What is sickle cell disease
500
This type of immunity occurs when a person receives antibodies from another source, such as a mother to her baby.
What is passive immunity (the immediate, temporary protection against diseases provided by acquiring ready-made antibodies rather than producing them internally)