Where to Find Healthcare Workers
What type of healthcare worker can be found in schools?
Registered Nurses
What does an X-ray show?
Bones and internal structures of the body.
What is the job of a veterinarian?
To diagnose and treat medical issues in animals
Where might you see healthcare workers helping elderly patients?
In nursing homes or through home-healthcare services
Who was Wilhelm Röntgen?
Wilhelm Röntgen was a physicist who discovered X-rays.
What do athletic trainers do on the sports field?
Recognize and evaluate injuries, develop rehabilitation programs, and apply tape/bandages.
Who takes X-rays?
Radiologic technologist
Where do most veterinarians work?
Veterinarian clinics
What type of healthcare worker aids athletes?
Athletic trainers
What was one early use of X-rays?
Entertainment at circuses and sizing people for shoes.
Where might you find a healthcare worker on a cruise ship?
Infirmary (medical facility on a cruise ship)
What other imaging techniques are mentioned besides X-rays?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computer tomography (CT) scans.
What type of medical issues do veterinarians focus on?
Medical issues in animals.
What is one responsibility of school nurses?
Treat minor injuries, assess patients’ conditions, and record medical histories
Why might people have feared X-rays at first?
People might have feared X-rays due to their unfamiliarity and potential harm from radiation.
What is the role of home-healthcare workers?
Provide basic healthcare services in the home, assist with daily tasks, and help with rehabilitation.
How does an X-ray image form?
X-rays are formed when electromagnetic radiation passes through tissues and produces an image on film.
What is one place you might find a vet besides a clinic?
Zoos, universities, and animal welfare organizations.
Name a healthcare worker you might find at an animal shelter.
Veterinarians
How have X-rays changed since their invention?
They have become more precise, safer, and are used for a wider range of diagnostic purposes.
Name a type of healthcare worker found in nursing homes
Nurses, aides, nursing assistants, physical therapists, dieticians, environmental service employees.
Name a condition that X-rays can help diagnose.
Conditions like tuberculosis, broken bones, and gunshot wounds.
Name a subject that veterinarians study that is similar to what doctors study.
Subjects like biology, anatomy, and physiology
How do healthcare workers contribute to our communities?
They provide essential services, educate the public on health issues, and support community health
What is a modern application of X-rays in healthcare?
Diagnosing fractures, tumors, and various medical conditions.