A Ride to Help
Time for an X-Ray
A Trip to the Emergency Room
A Visit to the Dentist
Leo Grows Up
100
What is an Ambulance?
An ambulance is a truck that helps sick people
100
What is an X-Ray?
A special photograph that shows bones and other parts inside the body.
100
"The first person you see in the emergency room is an admissions worker". Name one thing an admissions worker does.
An admissions worker: checks you in, gives you a hospital form, asks you for your personal information.
100
Fill in the blank: Remember to brush and ______ every day.
floss
100
Why did the kittens giggle at Leo?
Leo is bigger than the kittens.
200
What does a paramedic do? (two things)
A paramedic drives anambulance. They help sick people with medical supplies. They take sick people to the hospital.
200
Who would need an X-Ray?
A person with a broken bone.
200
"Next, a nurse will help you". Name one thing a nurse does.
A nurse will: ask you questions about your health. Take your temperature and blood pressure.
200
What is a cavity?
A bad tooth/a hole in a tooth, casused by decay.
200
What did Leo explore?
He explored the jungle.
300
Paramedics help people who have serious problems. Give an example of a serious problem.
Someone is hurt or very sick. Someone has a broken bone. etc
300
"The doctor also explains that the bone will mend over time". What does the word mend mean?
Mend means get better or fixed.
300
"Last, it's time for the doctor to examine you". Name one thing a doctor does.
A doctor checks your injury. He looks at your chart. Je arramges for you to get an X-ray if you need one. He will probably put a cast on your broken bone etc.
300
Fill in the blank: First the dentist takes ______. These pictures of your teeth show if you have any cavaties.
X-rays
300
"One day Leo heard a roar behind a bush. He stopped and peered over it". What does the word peer mean?
To look carefully at something
400
Fill in the blank: Inside the ambulance are medical supplies. If someone has a broken bone, the paramedics use special ______ to keep it still.
tools
400
Fill in the blank: First, an X-ray worker takes the picture. Then, a ________ looks at the X-ray to find out if a bone is broken.
doctor
400
What is a cast?
A cast is a cover made of plaster of which is used to protect a broken bone.
400
How often should you visit the dentist?
Every six months.
400
"Leo saw animals he recognized". What does the word recognize mean?
To know someone or something when you see it.
500
What is a siren?
The warning sound an ambulance, police car, or fire truck makes.
500
"Last, the doctor informs the patient about how the bone will heal". What does the word inform mean?
to tell someone about something
500
What's the vocabulary word that means your injury gets better?
Healed.
500
Fill in the blank: "You need your teeth to eat.To take good care of them eat __________foods".
healthful or healthy
500
What did leo realise when he saw the lions?
He realised that he was a lion too!