Nursing
A nurse can be called RN which is short for another name.
What is a Registered Nurse?
EMTs and paramedics often work in this type of vehicle.
What is an ambulance?
A physical therapist helps people recover from these types of injuries.
What are musculoskeletal or neurological injuries?
A pharmacist's primary job is to dispense this.
What are medications?
This imaging technology allows doctors to see inside the body.
What is an X-ray?
A doctor who treats children is called this.
What is a pediatrician?
OTs help patients regain these types of skills.
What are daily living skills?
RTs help patients who have trouble with this.
What is breathing?
RNs must pass this exam to become licensed.
What is the NCLEX-RN? National Council Licensure Examination- Registered Nurse
The difference between an EMT and a paramedic is that paramedics can do this advanced procedure.
What is administer medications?
PTs often work with this group of athletes to help them recover from sports injuries.
What are professional or student athletes?
Pharmacists must complete this degree to practice.
What is a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)?
A CT scan stands for this.
What is Computed Tomography?
This is the degree needed to become a medical doctor.
What is an MD or DO? Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
Occupational therapy is different from physical therapy because it focuses on this.
What is improving independence with functional daily activities through rehabilitation and adaptation?
Respiratory therapists often work with patients suffering from this chronic lung disease.
What is asthma, COPD, or emphysema?
Nurses often specialize in different areas. Name one nursing specialty.
What is [pediatrics, emergency nursing, ICU, oncology, etc.?
The national certification test for EMTs is called this.
What is the NREMT? National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
The required degree to become a physical therapist is this.
What is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)?
A pharmacist works closely with this type of healthcare professional when prescribing medication.
What is a doctor or nurse practitioner?
This type of scan uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images.
What is an MRI?
These doctors provide the diagnosis and treatments to correct injuries, diseases, or deformities of the digestive system.
What are gastroenterologists?
This degree is required to become an occupational therapist.
What is a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT) or a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)?
This life-saving machine helps patients breathe in hospitals.
What is a ventilator?
This is the highest degree a nurse can earn.
What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
EMTs are usually the first to arrive at the scene of one of these.
What is a medical emergency?
PTs often use this type of specialized workout equipment to help patients regain movement.
What is a resistance band, balance board, or treadmill?
Pharmacists often provide advice on this common health topic.
What is medication side effects or drug interactions?
A radiologic technologist must wear this to protect themselves from radiation exposure.
What is a lead apron?
This type of doctor specializes in the brain and nervous system.
What is a neurologist or a neurosurgeon?
Occupational therapists often work with this population to help them recover from injuries or strokes.
What are elderly patients?
RTs use this test to measure lung function.
What is spirometry?
This type of nurse works with mothers and newborns during childbirth.
What is a labor and delivery nurse?
This is the highest level of pre-hospital emergency care provider.
What is a critical care paramedic?
This type of therapy is used in water to help patients regain mobility.
What is aquatic therapy?
The study of how drugs interact with the body is called this.
What is pharmacology?
This type of technician specializes in ultrasound imaging.
What is a sonographer?)
The process of training after medical school, before becoming an independent doctor, is called this.
What is a medical residency?
OTs often use this type of putty or clay to strengthen hand muscles.
What is theraputty?
This emergency technique helps open a patient’s airway.
What is intubation?