Organs
What organ is responsible for digesting food?
the stomach
What instrument is used to listen to the heartbeat and breathing?
The stethoscope
What part of the body helps move the head?
the neck
What is the normal resting heart rate for an adult?
60-100 bpm
At what temperature should a "sick room" be kept?
70°F
What organ do we use to breathe?
the lungs
What instrument is used to measure body temperature?
The thermometer
What part of the body do we use to maintain balance when walking?
the feet
A nurse is caring for a patient with MRSA, so wearing a gown and gloves. When should they dispose of the gown and gloves to go care for another patient?
In the current patient's room.
Define deglutition.
The act of swallowing
What organ filters toxic substances from the blood?
the liver
What instrument is used to apply injections?
The syringe
What part of the body does the skull protect?
The brain
After receiving an antibiotic, a patient is developing hives. What are they experiencing?
Drug allergy
What are the advantages of fireplaces?
Properly placed fireplaces are ventilation aids
What organ produces urine?
The kidneys
What instrument is used to protect the hands of medical personnel?
The gloves
What part of the body allows us to bend our arm?
the elbow
What is the normal internal body temperature?
98.6°F (37°C)
Which of these operations is for incising and draining the gallbladder?
Cholelithotomy
Which organ absorbs the most nutrients from food?
the small intestine
What instrument is used to weigh patients?
The scale
What part of the body covers and protects the entire body?
The skin
Which nerve is compressed when carpal tunnel syndrome is present?
Median nerve
Define Salpingitis.
Fallopian tube inflammation