the Medical Team
What is the main job of a doctor?
To diagnose and treat patients
What tool do doctors use to listen to your heart?
A stethoscope
What does the ER stand for?
Emergency Room
What’s one question you might ask your patient?
“What hurts?”
True or False: The heart beats over 100,000 times per day.
True
What is the role of a nurse?
Nurses give medicine, check vitals, and care for patients
What tool checks your temperature?
A thermometer
What type of hospital visit is for checkups or mild symptoms?
A clinic visit
What is a diagnosis?
A decision about what illness or injury someone has
How long does it take to become a doctor?
8 years +
What does EMT stand for?
Emergency Medical Technician
What do EMTs use to help someone breathe better?
An oxygen tank
What kind of worker usually rides in an ambulance?
EMT
Why should you wash your hands before helping a patient?
To stop the spread of germs
What’s a skill all medical workers need besides science knowledge?
Empathy
Who usually responds first when there’s an emergency?
EMTs
What do nurses use to check blood pressure?
A blood pressure cuff
Why are vital signs important?
They help tell how healthy a person is
If your patient is nervous, what should you say?
“You’re safe. I’m here to help.”
True or False: Nurses can give medicine and check vital signs.
True
Who might spend the most time talking with a patient in a hospital?
The nurse
What tool is used to check inside someone’s ears?
An otoscope
Name 3 vital signs doctors or nurses check.
Heart rate, temperature, breathing rate (also acceptable: blood pressure)
Pretend your patient broke their arm. What’s one thing you could do as an EMT?
Keep the arm still and call for help
What does CPR help with?
Restarting the heart or breathing during emergencies