Symptoms
A patient says they have a stuffy nose and are having trouble breathing through their nose. What is this symptom called in Spanish?
What is congestión nasa
You want to tell your provider, “My head hurts.” How would you say this in Spanish?
What is me duele la cabeza.
A patient has a temperature of 102°F. What Spanish term from today’s lesson describes this symptom?
What is fiebre
A patient falls and breaks a bone. What is “fracture” in Spanish?
What is fractura
This organ is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. What is it called in Spanish?
What is corazón
A patient feels like the room is spinning. Which vocabulary word from today's lesson would describe what they're experiencing in Spanish?
What is mareo
Before a procedure, the patient is told: “Make sure you fast” What instruction has the patient been given in spanish
What is ayunas
A patient says they have trouble breathing and feel dizzy. What TWO Spanish symptom terms would you use?
What is falta de aire + mareo
A patient touches a hot pan and injures their skin. What is “burn” in Spanish?
What is quemadura
These organs contain tiny air sacs where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves it. What are they called in Spanish?
What is pulmones
Desde ayer _____ fiebre, tos y escalofríos.
What is tengo.
A patient tells you: “Me duele el pecho.” What body part is causing them pain, and what symptom from today’s lesson describes their complaint?
What is chest + chest pain
A patient is sent to have an image taken of their chest and then has their blood drawn for testing. What are the TWO medical terms in Spanish for these procedures?
What is radiografía + análisis de sangre
After bumping their leg, a patient develops a dark purple mark under the skin. What is “bruise” in Spanish?
What is moretón
These two organs filter waste from the blood and help produce urine. What are they called in Spanish?
What is riñones
Translate: Patient has nausea, dizziness, and chest pain, but specifically denies vomiting and shortness of breath
What is tengo náuseas, mareo y dolor de pecho, pero no tengo vómitos ni falta de aire.
A provider asks, “En una escala del uno al diez, ¿cuánto le duele?” What is the patient being asked to report?
What is the severity of their pain on a scale from 1–10.
A doctor gives a patient medicine to treat a bacterial infection. The patient later experiences an unwanted reaction to the medicine. What TWO terms from today's lesson apply?
What is antibiótico + efectos secundarios
A patient arrives after an accident and says: “Me corté la mano y está sangrando.” What body part was injured, and what is happening to it?
What is the hand was injured, and it is bleeding.
This organ produces bile, processes nutrients from the blood, and helps remove toxins from the body. What is it called in Spanish?
What is hígado
A patient is breathing normally but reports feeling sick to their stomach, feeling cold/shaky, and having no energy. Give the three Spanish symptom terms that best match the description.
What is náuseas, escalofríos y cansancio
A patient has high blood pressure and heart disease and is currently experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain. Communicate all four pieces of information in Spanish.
What is tengo presión arterial alta y enfermedad cardíaca. Tengo falta de aire y dolor de pecho.
Before seeing the physician, a patient has a cuff placed around their arm, a device placed on their finger, and their temperature checked. Name the three measurements in Spanish.
What is presión arterial, saturación de oxígeno y temperatura
A patient says: “Me caí y me lastimé la rodilla. Está hinchada y tengo mucho dolor.” What happened, and what two problems are they describing?
What is they fell and injured their knee; it is swollen and very painful.
This organ is part of the immune system, filters the blood, and helps remove old red blood cells. What is it called in Spanish? This organ is located in the neck and produces hormones that help regulate your metabolism. What is it called in Spanish?
What is bazo