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Medical Terminology
Personal Characteristics of a Healthcare Worker
100
My brother just broke his arm. The person to take his x-ray is a...
Radiology Technologist
100
The study of fire protection and firefighting techniques.
Fire Science
100
What does CNA stand for?
Certified Nurses Assistant
100
A drug normally used by dentists as a local anesthetic.
Novocaine
100
Willingness to be held accountable for your actions, being reliable to obligations, and doing what you are supposed to be doing.
Responsibility
200
This is the professional who cleans your teeth every 6 months
Dental Hygienist
200
This profession is specially trained to respond quickly to emergency situations regarding medical issues, traumatic injuries and accident scenes.
EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
200
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
200
The study of all aspects of a disease.
Pathology
200
Being prompt in reporting to work and maintain a good attendance record. Performing assigned tasks on time.
Dependability
300
I provide medical care to patients in the hospital, at home or in other settings who are suffering from chronic or acute physical or mental illness. Who am I?
Nurse
300
I help patients with their basic needs. Generally, this means helping bathe, dress and feed themselves. I usually work in a long term care facility. Who am I?
CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant)
300
What does FX stand for?
Fracture
300
The medical term meaning: higher than normal blood pressure.
Hypertension
300
Truthfulness and integrity. Instilling trust.
Honesty
400
This is the highest level of emergency medical services. They provide pre-hospital care, administer drugs, and perform endotracheal intubations.
Paramedic
400
This professional works under the supervision of physicians, prepares patients for examinations, takes vital signs and medical histories.
Medical Assistant
400
What does NPO stand for?
Nothing by mouth (nil per os)
400
The term meaning toward the side.
Lateral
400
Keeping patient information secret of private.
Confidentiality
500
The study of tissues, fluids, blood and cells of the body is performed by which medical professional?
Medical Laboratory Technologist
500
This is the professional who diagnoses, treats and prevents diseases or disorders.
Doctor of Medicine
500
In Fire Science, what does SCBA stand for?
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
500
The names of the two numbers recorded for your blood pressure.
Systolic and Diastolic
500
The ability to identify with and understand another person's feelings, situation, and motives.
Empathy