Basic Anatomy
This organ pumps blood throughout the body.
Heart
A professional who prescribes medication and treats illness.
Physician
Washing hands with soap and water helps prevent the spread of these.
Germs
This vital sign measures how fast the heart is beating.
Pulse
This healthcare worker provides basic patient care and support.
nursing assistant (CNA)
This is the largest organ in the human body.
Skin
The term for high blood pressure
HYPERTENSION
Personal protective equipment is commonly abbreviated as this.
PPE
This tool is used to measure blood pressure.
sphygmomanometer
This professional specializes in medication management.
pharmacist
These are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs.
Alveoli
This is the normal resting heart rate range for adults (in beats per minute).
60-100 BPM
These are single-celled organisms that can cause infection.
Bacteria
Normal body temperature in Fahrenheit is approximately this.
98.6°F
This type of nurse has completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
RN (Registered Nurse)
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
Cerebellum
This abbreviation stands for “by mouth” when taking medication.
PO
This type of isolation is used for airborne diseases like tuberculosis.
Airborne Isolation
This vital sign measures breathing rate.
respiratory rate
This therapist helps patients regain movement after injury.
physical therapist
This vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
Artery
This is the process of preventing the spread of disease by cleaning hands.
Hand Hygiene
This is the recommended minimum time to wash hands.
20 seconds
Oxygen saturation is commonly measured using this device.
pulse oximeter
This healthcare provider focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
psychiatrist