Anatomy
Emergency Medicine
Terminology
Diagnosing
Medical Pop Culture
100
How many bones are in the adult skeleton?
206
100
What is the medical term for a dangerously low body temperature?
hypothermia
100
What does the abbreviation “BP” stand for in a patient's chart?
Blood Pressure
100
A low hemoglobin level on a blood test can indicate what?
anemia
100
What is the name of the lady who survived her death row execution attempt?
Christa Pike
200
Which part of your eye controls how much light enters, by changing the size of the pupil?
The iris
200
During CPR, what is the main purpose of chest compressions?
To circulate blood to the brain and other vital organs.
200
What is tachycardia?
fast heart rate
200
A person suddenly has facial drooping, weakness in one arm, and slurred speech. What medical emergency might they be having?
A stroke
200
Name 1 of the names of the hospital were Grey's Anatomy takes place
Seattle Grace
Grey-Sloan Memorial
300
Which muscle separates your chest cavity from your abdominal cavity and plays the main role in breathing?
The diaphragm
300
What is the first thing that you should do upon approaching an accident scene to help someone who is injured?
Check that the scene is safe
300
what does the suffix "-ectomy" mean
surgical removal
300
A patient develops fever, cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain when taking a deep breath. A chest X-ray shows infection-related changes in the lung tissue. What is the most likely diagnosis?
Pneumonia
300
What molecule does CRISPR target?
DNA
400
Which organ in your body can regenerate a significant amount of its own tissue after part of it is removed?
The Liver
400
What is the difference between a CAT scan and an MRI?
CAT: faster, uses radiation, uses x-rays/computer processing
used for: Bone fractures, acute trauma, internal bleeding, lungs, and emergency room scans
MRI: Slower, longer machine, VERY LOUD, no radiation
used for: Soft tissues, brain abnormalities, spinal cords, ligaments, and tendons
400
What does the abbreviation “Dx” commonly stand for in a medical chart?
Diagnosis
400
A patient has a high fever, confusion, a rapid heart rate, and signs of a serious infection. What dangerous condition might doctors suspect?
Sepsis
400
Scientists are studying whether humans could someday regrow lost limbs by learning from which type of animal known for regeneration?
Salamanders
500
What is the name of this bone?
Patella
500
What is the name of the hospital area where patients have their vital signs checked and are prioritized before treatment?
Triage
500
What does “subcutaneous” mean when describing an injection?
under the skin
500
A patient has sharp abdominal pain that begins near the belly button and later moves to the lower right abdomen. They also have nausea and a fever. What condition is most likely?
Appendicitis
500
What life-saving medication used by millions of people sparked national debate over drug affordability, leading to a $35 monthly out-of-pocket cap for covered prescriptions under Medicare?
Insulin