Diseases & Conditions
What virus causes the flu?
Influenza
This healthcare worker helps patients recover from injuries through exercise and therapy.
Physical Therapist
The prefix "cardio-" refers to which body part?
Heart
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
Before any patient contact, you should always do this.
Wash your hands
What's the difference between a sign and a symptom?
A sign is observable/measurable
A symptom is felt or reported by the patient
Who is responsible for drawing blood samples?
Phlebotomist
The suffix "-itis" means what?
Inflammation
The lungs, nose, and trachea are part of what system?
The respiratory system
What is the correct way to dispose of a used needle?
In a sharps container
What disease is caused by a lack of insulin production?
Diabetes
This professional examines and interprets medical images like X-rays.
Radiologist
The prefix "peri-" means what?
Around or surrounding
What is the main function of red blood cells?
Carrying oxygen
What type of microorganism causes athlete’s foot?
Fungus
This disease weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break
Osteoperosis
Which healthcare worker interprets electrical activity of the heart?
Cardiologist or EKG Technician
The suffix "-algia" means what?
Pain
What muscle is responsible for giving you goosebumps?
Arrector pili muscle
What is the main purpose of HIPAA?
To protect patient privacy
What condition occurs when the thyroid gland produces too much hormone?
Hyperthyroidism
What healthcare professional works to improve speech and communication disorders?
Speech-Language Pathologist
What is the difference between the suffixes "-tomy" and "-ectomy"?
"-tomy" means to cut something
"-ectomy" means to cut something out
Which part of the brain controls breathing and heart rate?
Medulla oblongata
What is the difference between sterilization and disinfection?
Sterilization kills all microbes
Disinfection kills most microbes