Ancient Civilizations and History/Medical Healthcare Heroes
Nutrition and Digestive System
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration/ Blood Pressure
Medical Terminology and Body Planes, Regions, and Terms
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
100
Which ancient civilization practiced embalming (mummies) during the era of ancient civilizations?
Ancient Egyptians
100
This type of essential nutrient is commonly called "starch" or "sugars". What essential nutrient is this?
Carbohydrates
100
When measuring blood pressure, the first sound/beat we hear is known as what?
This also results when the heart contracts.
Systolic Blood Pressure
100
The suffix "-ology" means what?
The "study of...."
100
A facial gesture is considered what type of communication?
Non-Verbal Communication
200
Who was known as the "Father of Medicine"?
Hippocrates
200
The "physical preparation of food" , or also known as mastication, is known as what type of digestion? Mechanical or Chemical?
Mechanical Digestion
200
Why do we not measure our pulse with our thumb?
It has a pulse of its own.
200
The root word "brachi(o)" means what?
Arm, upper arm.
200
What is object communication?
The idea that appearance and presentation play a big part in how health care workers are perceived.
300
Who discovered the antibiotic "Penicillin"?
Alexander Fleming
300
Which digestive system organ "secretes bile and forms antibodies?"
The Liver
300
When measuring our breathing/respiration, a measurement of "less than 12 breaths" is known as what?
Bradypnea
300
The common medical abbrevation "PT" means what?
Physical Therapy
300
Which type of communication encourages communication between the patient and the healthcare worker?
Therapeutic Communication
400
Who was known as the "Father of Microbiology"?
Antoine van Leeuwenhoek
400
What action enzyme "digest fats" within the body?
Lipase
400
What is the average normal range/measurement for Blood Pressure? _______ mmHg
120/80 mmHg
400
Which abdominal quadrant (Right Upper Quadrant, Left Upper Quadrant, Right Lower Quadrant, Left Lower Quadrant) contains the:
-Small intestine
-Large intestine
-Left Ureters
-Left Ovary
-Fallopian Tube
Left Lower Quadrant (LLQ).
400
What is gender bias?
Assuming a specific gender does a specific job.
For example: All nurses are women.
500
Who was the first to use antiseptics during surgery?
Joseph Lister
500
What is the purpose of bile in the digestive system?
aids the digestion of lipids (fats) in the small intestine.
500
What is the range for a normal oral temperature reading?
97.6-99.6 Fahrenheit.
500
Which abdominal region is known as "8" or below the umbilical region?
Hypogastric Region.
500
What are 2 barriers of communication (other than a language barrier) that could prevent a healthcare worker from effectively communicating with a patient?
1. Hearing Loss
2. Impaired vision
3. Trouble Speaking