BWH
MEDICAL ABBREVIATIONS

HCEP
MEDICAL HISTORY
HUMAN BODY
100

True or false: Brigham and Women’s Hospital is not a nonprofit.

False

100

What does “RN” stand for?

Registered Nurse

100

What does “HCEP” stand for?

Healthcare Career Exploration Program

100

What brand of over-the-counter acetaminophen was first introduced in 1955?

Tylenol

100

Glycogen is the way the body stores glucose - better known by what common name?

Sugar

200

What does a “code blue” refer to?

A medical emergency

200

What does “DNR” stand for?

Do not resucitate

200

What does “PAS” stand for?

Patient Access Services

200

The most widely used vaccine in the history of medicine is mostly used to treat which infection of the lungs?

Tuberculosis

200

What body system is the liver a part of?

The Digestive System

300

Does BWH have a pediatric department?

No

300

What does “PACU” stand for?

Post anesthesia care unit

300

What floor is the Pike on?

2nd floor

300

In which ancient empire was the first recorded reference to the brain found?

Egypt

300

What type of blood cells fight infections and diseases?

White blood Celles

400

What are BWH’s 4 core values?

1. We care

2. We create breakthroughs

3. We purse excellence

4. We’re stronger together

400

What does “AMA” stand for?

Against medical advice

400

One of our HCEP guest speakers was Dr. Marc Pimentel. What department does he work in?

Anesthesia/Department of Quality and Safety

400

In 1820, who became widely considered the founder of modern nursing?

Florence Nightingale 

400

What blood type is the universal plasma donor?

AB

500

Fill in the blank: In 1923 – Elliott Cutler, MD, performed the world's first successful ___ surgery at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.

Heart Valve

500

During a clinical assessment, a brain imaging scan called a PET scan may be administered. What does PET stand for?

Positron Emission Tomography

500

During Elyse M. Doherty, PA-C’s session, she mentioned the differences and similarities between pursuing a career as a MD versus pursuing a career as a PA. What was the main difference she mentioned?

Residency for MDs (Longer Education)

500

What body part was first x-rayed in 1895?

Hands

500

What country has the highest life expectancy in the world?

Japan