Clinic Basics
This is the name for a doctor who sees patients for general health concerns.
What is a primary care physician?
This vaccine is given to prevent measles.
What is MMR?
This position doesn't have a license but routinely assists the providers and nurses with rooming patients.
What is a clinic assistive personnel?
This shot prevents the flu and is given yearly.
What is a flu vaccine?
If you are suspected to have strep throat, how would they test you?
What is a oral swab?
This part of the clinic is where patients check in for their appointments.
What is the reception or front desk?
This vaccine is given to prevent chicken pox.
What is Varicella?
This position requires a one-year degree, has a license and works closely with a provider.
What is a LPN?
Washing these helps prevent the spread of illness.
What are your hands?
If you came in with a laceration, that needed closure, what procedure would most likely be performed.
What is sutures or staples?
This document, usually filled out before your visit, includes your medical history and symptoms.
What is an intake form?
This vaccine can prevent shingles in adults.
What is Shingrix?
This person is a registered nurses with an advanced education and training to diagnose, treat, and manage illnesses.
What is a ARNP or Advanced Registered Nurse Practioner?
This kind of visit is done even when you're not sick, to check your overall health.
What is a wellness visit or physical exam?
What vital sign is commonly documented in kilograms?
What is your weight?
The room where a doctor examines you during a visit.
What is an exam room?
This vaccine you would get for an injury.
What is a TDAP?
This person works closely with a provider and helps with documentation of the visit.
What is a scribe?
A blood pressure cuff measures the pressure in these.
What are your arteries?
If the provider wants to know something about your number of white blood cells in your blood, what procedure would be completed?
What is phlebotomy?
These professionals take your weight, blood pressure, and vitals before the doctor sees you.
What is a nurse?
This vaccine protects against meningococcal disease.
What is Meningococcal vaccine?
This person has a two year degree and is a professional who provides patient care, education and support.
What is a RN?
Doctors recommend teens get this vaccine to prevent certain types of cancer caused by HPV.
What is the HPV vaccine (Gardasil)?
If you came in with a wart, and wanted to have it removed, what procedure would you expect?
What is cryotherapy?