Careers
What is the type of physician that works with pregnant women?
Obstetrician
Where do you manually check a pulse?
Wrist and/or neck
What system control movement and sends signals between the brain and the body?
Nervous system
Who was a famous nurse during the Crimean War?
Florence Nightingale
True or False: The brain is more active when you're asleep than when watching TV.
True
Who helps patients with daily care in hospitals and nursing homes?
CNA
What piece of equipment is worn over the nose and mouth to prevent spread of germs?
Surgical mask
Which breaks down food and absorbs nutrients?
Digestive system
Who invented the stethescope?
Rene Laennec
How many liters of blood does an average adult have?
ABOUT 5 liters.
Who teaches patients how to manage their health and prevent disease?
Doctor
What tool is used to examine the patients eyes?
Opthalmoscope?
What system includes bones, muscles, and joints?
Musculoskeletal System
Who discovered vaccines?
Edward Jenner
What is the strongest muscle in the human body BASED ON SIZE?
Who assists in surgeries by passing instruments and keeping the area sterile?
Surgical technologist
What machine helps a patients breathe if they cannot on their own?
Ventilator
Which system removes waste and maintains fluid balance?
Renal system
What ancient civilization used herbal medicine and surgery as treatments?
Egyptians
True or False: Your stomach gets a new lining every 3-4 days.
True
Who provides therapy to help people walk, move and regain strength after injury or illness?
Physical Therapy
What is the device called that delivers oxygen through the patients nose?
Nasal cannula
What protects the body from germs and regulates temperature?
Skin
Who created sterile surgical methods?
Joseph Lister
What is the fastest growing organ in the human body?
Liver