Medical Diagnosis
A 20 yo F presents w/ coughing, congestion and sore throat after work
What is common cold
The prefix brady- means...
What is slow?
This doctor takes care of your skin
What is a dermatologist?
The bone in your upper arm between your shoulder and elbow.
What is the humerus?
This device is used to listen to the heartbeat and lung sounds.
What is a stethoscope?
A 62 yo M presented into the ED with sudden onset of left sided weakness and slurred speech. You order a CT and there are no signs of hemorrhage. What could it be?
What is ischemic stroke?
The suffix "-itis" refers to
What is inflammation?
This type of doctor specializes in the mind and body connection.
What is a Psychiatrist
This part of the brain controls balance and coordination.
What is the cerebellum?
This sharp instrument is used to make incisions during surgery.
What is a scalpel?
According to the AHA, what is the first step in CPR?
What is asking for help/additional resources
This suffix means surgical removal
What is -ectomy?
This medical professional is considered to be the backbone of the hospital
What is a nurse
This organ filters your blood and produces urine.
What is the kidney?
This device is used to monitor electrical activity of the heart.
What is an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) machine?
A 17-year-old comes to the clinic complaining of fatigue, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and fever. Physical exam reveals an enlarged spleen. Rapid strep test is negative.
What is Mononucleosis? (Mono)
A trauma patient is found lying flat on their stomach, face down, with their back facing upward. This position is known as...
What is prone position?
This doctor treats patients only under the age of 28 days
What is a Neonatologist
When excess fluid builds up in this space, it’s called a pleural effusion. What is "this space"?
What is the pericardium?
A device worn by patients to continuously monitor heart rhythm for 24-48 hours.
What is a Holter monitor?
A 16-year-old male presents with severe right lower abdominal pain, nausea, and low-grade fever. Pain started near his belly button but moved lower over the past few hours. He has extreme tenderness and pain with movement.
What is appendicitis?
What does the term myasthenia gravis translate to
What is severe muscle weakness
A doctor who specializes in eye care, including performing eye exams and surgeries.
What is an ophthalmologist?
Name the smallest bone in the human body, and its location
What is the stapes bone
A device used to remove fluids or air from a patient's chest cavity to help their lungs expand.
What is a chest tube?