Medical Equipment
Grammar/Idioms
Organ Systems/Anatomy
Random
100
What is the name of the device used to constrict an artery and reduce the flow of blood?
Tourniquette
100
What does it mean if a patient says their symptoms "crescendo"?
Symptom is increasing in nature
100
Name the 1 artery that can be found in the upper extremities of the body.
subclavian, axillary, brachial, radial, ulnar
100
What is the name of the white/yellow sticky substance that appears after an injury has been infected?
Pus
200
What is the general name of the vessel for holding fluids, commonly found in hospitals? The shape of it allows it to be held against the patient's body to catch any falling fluids or debris.
Basin
200
So far, until now, not yet are all trigger words for which tense?
present perfect
200
Digestive system:
The _(what structure)___ makes sure that the bolus passes into the ________ and not the _______!
The __epiglottis__ makes sure that the bolus passes into the esophagus__ and not the _windpipe/larynx/trachea____!
200
What is the ear, nose, and throat doctor called? (Medical Profession)
Otolaryngologist
300
An instrument like a long, thin spoon, used for scraping the inside of an organ.
a curette
300
What is the slang term for when you've performed some stressful physical activity and stretched or elongated a muscle too much?
"I pulled a muscle".
300
Name the three layers of the heart.
Epicardium, myocardium, and endocardium
300
Name 5 of the 10 major systems that are responsible for the body's functions.
cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, respiratory, reproductive, skeletal, urinary,
400
Name 3 of the 4 protective covers we learned about that wrap around a fractured bone or injured muscle to protect it from further harm.
cast, splint, brace, sling
400
Name at least 8 of the 9 modal verbs we learned in class.
could, should, would, might, must, can, may, shall, will
400
Name the 4 segments of the spinal cord.
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral
400
What is the name of disease that the young boy from the video (end of class, day 5) had?
Krabbe Disease
500
PET Scan - what do the letters "PET" stand for?
Positron Emission Tomography
500
Name 8 prepositions in under 10 seconds.
Any words from the preposition list will be accepted.
500
Name 3 symptoms that will occur to your organs when your parasympathetic system is active. AND
Name 3 symptoms that will occur to your organs when your sympathetic system is active.
Sympathetic: dilated pupils, inhibit flow of saliva, accelerated heartbeat, dilated bronchi, inhibits persistalsis and secretion, conversion of glycogen to glucose, secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline, inhibits bladder contraction, increased muscle tone
Parasympathetic: stimulate flow of saliva, slow heartbeat, constrict bronchi, stimulate persistalsis and secretion, stimulate release of bile, contraction of bladder, decreased muscle tone
500
Explain the 6 basic steps that a doctor should take when performing a medical consultation with a patient. (Hint: Think of the disorganization activity we did in class!)
1. Greet the patient/Introduce yourself.
2. Ask the patient his or her reason for consulting.
3. Express your sympathy for a patient’s pain or discomfort. (this can also go after #4 or 5)
4. Ask the patient open questions like “Tell me about your headache” concerning his or her complaint.
5. Summarize what the patient has told you to see if you’ve understood.
6. Explain your plan of action.