Medical Conditions
What disease is the focus of Oncology?
What is Cancer
What does RN stand for?
What is Registered Nurse
What term is defined as "an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine"?
What is Scoliosis
Who are the Pre-Health advisors?
Who are Dr. Goldsmith and Dr. Reed
What is the Skin
What chronic (lifelong) disease is marked by high levels of sugar in the blood?
What is Diabetes
What dental professional cleans teeth, applies fluoride, and provides sealants?
What is the medical term for the front teeth?
What are Anterior teeth
Which test is necessary to apply to Medical school?
What is the MCAT
What federal law required the creation of national standards to protect sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient's consent or knowledge?
What is HIPAA
What disease causes a disruption of normal brain activity that results in seizures?
What is Epilepsy
What medical specialist administers medications to cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery?
What is an Anesthesiologist
What does CPR stand for?
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Which test is necessary to apply to PA school?
What is the medical term for low blood sugar?
What is Hypoglycemia
What highly contagious disease, caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), can cause an itchy, blister-like rash that spreads over the body?
What is Chicken Pox
What type of nurse takes care of patients during their last days and assists the family through this time of loss?
What is a Hospice Nurse
What recording device measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled?
What is a Spirometer
Which test is necessary to apply to Dental school?
What is the DAT
What does the acronym FAST stand for?
What is Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties and Time
What disease causes an inflammation of the gums?
What is Gingivitis
What career helps patients adjust to handicaps and regain independence in all areas of their lives?
What is an Occupational Therapist
What does MRI stand for?
What is Magnetic Resonance Imaging
List at least two experiences that would be classified as direct patient care hours
Nursing (RN, LVN, CNA), Emergency Services (EMT, Paramedic, EMS), Physical Therapist (Aide), Medical Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Pharmacy Technician, Scribe
What is most likely to occur when your diaphragm goes into spasms?
What are Hiccups