Medical Professions
What does an RN stand for?
Registered Nurse
Nephrology is the study of
the kidneys
This equipment is used to listen to your heartbeat and lungs
Stethoscope
What does an SLP stand for?
Speech language pathologist
Front/inner part of the elbow.
A BS/MD program typically takes between _ to _ years to finish.
6-8 years.
The adult human body has this many bones.
206
This device can capture images of your bones
X-ray
What is a rheumatologist?
A specialist who treats rheumatic diseases, or conditions characterized by inflammation, soreness and stiffness of muscles, and pain in joints and associated structures
What is hypothermia and hyperthermia?
Hypothermia- below normal temperature
Hyperthermia- above normal temperatue.
Medical schools typically ask for the scores of what standardized exam during their admissions process.
The MCAT.
This sharp instrument is used to make incisions on bodies during surgery
Scalpel
Which healthcare professional designs supportive medical equipment such as custom shoes, braces, and splints?
A. Orthopedist
B. Orthotist
C. Orthodontist
D.Prosthetists
B. Orthotist
What does the suffix -algia mean?
E.g Myalgia
Pain
A nurse practitioner is paid on average a salary: a-upwards of $40,000 b-downwards of $60,000 c-almost $80,000 d-upwards of $95,000
Upwards of $95,000! Being a nurse practitioner is physically and emotionally demanding. You are constantly on call, working night and weekends.
What part of the brain controls balance, movement, and coordination?
A. Parietal Lobe, B. Occipital lobe, Frontal lobe, D. Cerebellum
The cerebellum
True or false: The MRI uses X-ray images to create detailed pictures of the body.
False, the MRI uses magnetic fields and radio waves.
What is another name for an otolaryngologist?
Ear, Nose, and Throat specialist - ENT.
What does the suffix -ectomy mean in the context of lobectomy?
Surgical removal of a lobe from the lung.
People with MD degrees typically focus on what type of medicine.
Allopathic medicine(evidence based treatments and research)
What is a UCL injury and where is it located?
Ulnar collateral ligament, inside of the elbow.
Name a difference between the ECG and EKG.
There is no difference other than 2 different names for the same test.