Instruments/Tools
What is an IV used for?
It’s used to deliver fluids or medicine directly into the bloodstream.
Which of these work in the operating room?
Scrub Technician
What does HPV stand for?
Human Papillomavirus
What is the primary purpose of antibiotics in medical treatment?
Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections
What’s the smallest human skeletal muscle?
The Ear
What parts of the body can be heard through a stethoscope?
The heart and lungs.
Cancer patients are treated by…
Oncologists
Which main body system does influenza mainly affect?
Immune System
Anxiety is a serious medical disorder that often goes undiagnosed, what are the effects of anxiety disorder and what can be done to treat it?
Effects: feeling restless or unable to sit still, faster breathing, sweating, or hot flushes. Treatment: counseling can be a form of treatment or someone can be put on medication like antidepressants.
What is the main function of red blood cells?
Carries Oxygen
What two tools are used to sustain body temperature?
Fluid warmers and blankets
An anesthesiologist is also known as…
Surgical Technician
Which common sickness is associated with the name “Streptococcus pyogenes?”
Strep Throat
How do antiviral medications work in the treatment of viral infections?
Antiviral medications inhibit the replication of viruses
How many bones are in the hand and wrist ?
27
What are Electrosurgical units used for?
They are used in surgery to alter tissue
A cardiologist is to the heart as a Radiologist is to the …
x-rays
Name three types of STDS
Hepatitis, HPV, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Herpes, HIV, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis
How does chemotherapy work in cancer treatment, and what are some common side effects?
Works by targeting and killing rapidly dividing cancer cells. Common side effects include nausea, hair loss, and fatigue.
The four major lobes of the human brain are the frontal lobe, the parietal lobe, the occipital lobe, and what?
Temporal lobe
Name the tools that are used to treat diabetes
Glucose test strips, Glucometers, Lancing device
What is the minimum degree of education required for a nurse?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
What is the name of the virus that causes most cases of pneumonia?
Parainfluenza
Explain the mechanism of action of bronchodilators in the treatment of respiratory conditions like asthma.
Bronchodilators relax and widen the airways in the lungs.
What’s the largest muscle found in the Human body?
Gluteus Maximus