Health careers
Sarah has a sore throat and fever. She should see a doctor with what initials in her name?
DO or MD
What tool is needed to measure an apical pulse?
Stethoscope
George wants to work in a medical office and help take care of patients, but he does not want to spend longer than two years in college. What career might he consider?
Medical assistant
What physician cares for children with ear infections, chicken poxs, and sore throats.
Pediatrician
What level of education is required to become a chiropracter?
Doctorate degree
What is an Opthalmologist an expert of?
Eyes
A cardiologist would be called to see a patient who comes to the hospital emergency room with
Chest pain
What medical specialist puts a patient to sleep in preparation for surgery?
Anesthesiologist
Leslie broke her nose. What physician would send Leslie a bill for reading her x-ray?
Radiologist
Peter's doctor refers him to an oncologist because he thinks Peter has
Cancer
You are introduced to Dr. Marcie Moore, DPM. You know that Marcie treats diseases and disorders of the
Feet
What health professional diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders, and can earn as much a $300,000 a year?
Physician
What health care professional works under the supervision of a physician, performing routine physical exams, ordering basic diagnostic tests and treating minor injuries?
Physician's Assistant
Henry is a registered nurse. His name tag reads "Henry Castille, BSN". What kind of degree does he have?
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
David tells you his plans to become a dietician. How many years would you expect it take him to reach his goal?
4 years
Kathy is a Dean of nursing at a major university and earns $100,000 per year. What is the highest degree she most likely holds?
Doctoral
This professional is responsible for preparing medications for patients
Pharmacist
What hospital staff member helps patients relearn skills like walking after injury or surgery?
Physical Therapist
When washing your hands how long should you wash?
20 seconds
This hospital worker ensures that patients’ breathing is supported, sometimes managing ventilators in the ICU.
Respiratory Therapist
What profession involves drawing blood for tests, transfusions, or donations?
Phlebotomist
What hospital role focuses on preventing, investigating, and controlling infections?
Epidemiologist
Omar wants to work in an operating room but does not want to spend much time in college. The best career for Omar is?
Surgical technician