health science

med words

100

cardiology 

study of heart

200

hematology

a branch of medicine that focuses on the study of blood,

300

microbiology 

study of living things 

400

bradycardia 

slow heart rate

500

tachycardia

a condition where the heart beats faster than normal, typically at a rate exceeding 100 beats per minute (bpm) in adults.

vital signs

100

where do you take a pulse?

radial pulse

200

what do you pump the blood pressure cuff to?

180 

300

what the first and last thing you do when you enter or leave a room?

wash hands

400

what do you do before you touch the patients?

ask their promotion to touch them 

500

how long do you take pulse and respirations for?

1 minute 

first aid

100

how do you use a triangle sling 

The point of the triangle should be underneath the elbow of the injured arm. Bring the top end of the bandage around the back of the neck. Fold the lower end of the bandage up over the forearm to meet the top of the bandage at the shoulder of the injured side.

200

how to use a splint

ensure it extends to the joints above and below the injury, immobilizing the limb in the position it was found. Secure the splint with ties, avoiding pressure on the injury and ensuring proper circulation.

300

how to stop bleeding with a tourniquet

first identify a life-threatening bleed that hasn't stopped with direct pressure. Place the tourniquet 2-3 inches above the wound, between the wound and the heart, never directly on the wound or a joint. Tighten the tourniquet until the bleeding stops, then secure the windlass and note the time of application

400

what is first aid 

the immediate assistance given to someone with a medical emergency until professional help arrives  

500

who can use first aid

anyone is able to 

health career

100

what does a radiologist do 

they are th doctor who read the test done in the radiology department 

200

what is a pediatric oncologist

is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer in children and young adults, typically up to the age of 20

300

what is a psychologist

a mental health professional who studies and assesses human behavior, emotions, and mental processes

400

what is a orthodontist

a dental specialist, also considered a doctor, who focuses on the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of irregularities in the teeth and jaws

500

what is a emergency medicine doctor

a physician specializing in the immediate care of patients with acute illnesses or injuries.

hand washing

100

what the first step 

ready paper towels 

200

second step

wet hands

300

third step 

apply soap

400

four step 

reins with friction for 20 seconds 

500

last steps 

dry hand and get new paper towel using elbow to turn off sink with the new paper towel