Medical Acronyms
What does ER stand for?
Emergency room.
What is the medical term for the flu?
You're an infant/child/adolescent going to the doctor's office. What doctor would you visit?
A pediatrician.
What is the soft, spongy tissue fills the inner cavities of bones and is responsible for producing red blood cells?
Bone marrow.
What system is responsible for fighting infections?
Immune system.
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure?
Hypertension
What does a cardiologist do?
A cardiologist diagnoses and treats heart-related conditions.
What's the main structural and functional cells of the nervous system that are specialized to transmit electrical impulses?
Neurons.
The nose is apart of what body system?
Respiratory system.
What does EKG stand for? (hint:pulses)
Electrocardiogram.
What is the medical term for a heart attack?
Myocardial infarction.
What does a radiologist do?
A radiologist interprets medical images such as X-rays and MRIs.
The skin belongs to this body system, which serves as the external covering protecting deeper tissues from injury.
Integumentary system.
What does MRI stand for?
Magnetic resonance imaging.
What is the medical term for a headache?
Cephalgia.
What is the role of a nurse?
Nurses provide care and assist doctors by performing assessments, monitor vitals, and tracking symptoms.
What is the large, dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities and is the primary muscle responsible for breathing?
Diaphragm.
To move blood through the body to deliver oxygen and nutrients to cells while removing waste products.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
What is the difference between bradycardia and tachycardia? (hint: cardio has to do something with the ___)
Bradycardia is slower than normal heartbeat while tachycardia is faster than normal heartbeat.
What does an oncologist specialize in?
An oncologist specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer.
Name the four chambers of the heart.
Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle.
Name the two systems that are responsible for maintaining homeostasis.
Nervous system and the endocrine system.