Physician Assistants
Anesthesiologists
OR Nurses
Health in the Current World
Mystery
100
What does a PA do? Give at least 2 examples.
Take medical histories, conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, counsel on preventive care, perform procedures, assist in surgery, make rounds in hospitals and nursing homes, do clinical research, etc.
100
What is an anesthesiologist?
A doctor who specializes in anesthesia care, pain management, and critical care medicine. They evaluate, monitor, and supervise patient care before, during, and after surgery.
100
What are the three types of OR nurses? (HINT: one of them is called an RNFA)
Scrub and Circulating
100
What month did Health in the Current World begin?
January.
100
When is the last day of school?
June 20
200
After successfully completing a PA program, candidates must pass what exam? (HINT: PANCE)
Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination.
200
What is the typical number of years someone has to go to school to become an anesthesiologist?
12 years.
200
What exam do OR nurses have to pass to become a registered nurse? (HINT: NCLEX)
National Council Licensure Examination.
200
What is Health in the Current World's instagram? (spell it out)
@qhshealthitcw
200
What is the common name for the disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus? (HINT: mainly affects kids but adults can get it too)
Chickenpox.
300
In order to maintain national certification, PA's must complete ___ hours of continuing medical education every ___ years and take a recertification exam every ___ years.
100...2...10
300
What do anesthesiologists do before surgery?
They will make sure the patient is fit for surgery and will ask questions about their health, examine them, and review tests to prepare them for the procedure. They answer the patient’s questions about the surgery and anesthesia while creating an anesthesia plan developed specifically for the patient.
300
What are at least 2 skills an OR nurse should have? (HINT: think of the environment they work in)
Technically adept, detail-oriented, critical thinking, able to work in a challenging/fast-paced environment, flexible, good multitasking, effective communicator, emotional stamina, etc.
300
Who is this club's advisor?
Ms. Broughton!
300
What is the medical speciality focused on the ears, nose, and throat?
A. Neurology
B. Ophthalmology
C. Otolaryngology
D. Oncology
C. Otolaryngology
400
The typical PA works about how many hours per week?
A PA usually works full time for 40 hours a week but may even require additional hours.
400
What is the work performance of an anesthesiologist like?
They must be very certain that all details and tasks of the job are completed accurately. They also must remain alert to frequent changes in patients' vital signs and to unexpected events, such as allergic reactions to anesthetics.
400
What is the annual salary of an OR nurse? (Answer can be a range)
$75k-$105k
400
What are two things that we've learned about so far in HITCW?
Answers may vary...
400
Around what time period did QHS begin and since what year has it been at its current site?
QHS began in the mid-nineteenth century and has been at its present site since 1924.
500
What is a main advantage of being a physician assistant?
Having the ability to specialize in one or several areas throughout their career.
500
People who want to be anesthesiologists must take what test to get into medical school? (HINT: MCAT)
Medical College Admission Test.
500
Name all the things that are going wrong in this OR. (1 minute)
(1) A nurse has her headphones on, (2) puddle on the ground, (3) a wire is close to breaking, (4) wires are on the ground, (5) the surgeon's head gear wire is breaking, (6) a medical instrument is on the operating table, (7) an OR nurse is on the floor, (8) a drink is on a monitor, (9) no fire extinguisher, (10) a nurse doesn't have her hair under her cap
500
How many HITCW meetings have we had so far? (including this meeting)
8 meetings :)
500
Name 4 hospitals in the Boston area.
Mass General, Boston Children's, Tufts, Boston Medical Center, Beth Israel, Brigham and Women's