🩺 NURSING
What does “RN” stand for?
Registered Nurse
What color tube is used to collect blood for most lab tests?
Red or lavender top
What kind of patients usually get radiation therapy?
Cancer patients
What does “health science” study?
How to keep people healthy and prevent disease
What tool do nurses use to check blood pressure?
A blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer)
What liquid makes up most of your blood?
Plasma
True or False: Radiation therapy can help shrink tumors.
True
What is one career in health science?
Nurses, Doctor, Lab tech, Therapist, Physician Assistant
What is one vital sign nurses check besides temperature?
Heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, and pain.
What do you call a test that checks your blood sugar?
Glucose
What machine gives radiation treatment from outside the body?
Linear accelerator (LINAC)
What is one thing you can do to stay healthy?
Eat balanced meals, exercise, or get enough sleep
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
What does a lab technician use to look at tiny cells and bacteria?
Microscope
What safety item protects healthcare workers from radiation?
Lead apron or shield
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What’s the first thing a nurse should do before touching a patient?
Wash their hands
What part of blood helps stop bleeding?
Platelets
What is the main goal of radiation therapy?
To kill or control cancer cells
What does the word “wellness” mean?
Being healthy in body and mind