Healthcare Careers
What healthcare professional helps patients improve movement and recover from injuries through exercise and rehabilitation?
Physical Therapist
What condition causes blood sugar levels to become too high due to problems with insulin?
Diabetes
What type of facility provides medical care for patients who need to stay overnight and see a doctor?
Hospital
What term describes a patient's heart rate?
Pulse
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What healthcare professional helps patients perform everyday activities after an injury, illness, or disability?
Occupational Therapist
What condition causes narrowing of the airways, making breathing difficult?
Asthma
What type of facility helps patients recover after surgery, illness, or injury through rehabilitation services?
Rehabilitation Center
When a patient with diabetes has a high blood sugar reading, what do they need?
Insulin
Approximately how many bones are in the human body?
206
What healthcare professional specializes in helping patients with breathing problems and lung diseases?
Respiratory Therapist
What progressive neurological disease commonly affects memory and thinking in older adults?
Alzheimer's Disease
What type of residence provides assistance with daily living for elderly individuals who can no longer live independently?
Assisted Living Facility
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What does the abbreviation "EMS" stand for in healthcare?
Emergency Medical Services
What healthcare professional evaluates and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders?
Speech-Language Pathologist
What condition occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted?
Stroke
What healthcare setting specializes in caring for older adults with complex medical needs?
Nursing Home (Skilled Nursing Facility)
What are the two numbers in a blood pressure reading measuring?
Systolic and Diastolic Pressure
What is the most commonly broken bone?
Clavicle
What healthcare professional assists physicians during surgeries by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile field?
Surgical Technologist
What type of disease causes the body's immune system to attack its own healthy tissues?
Autoimmune Disease
What type of care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients with serious or terminal illnesses?
Hospice Care
What is the term for an infection that spreads throughout the body and can become life-threatening?
Sepsis
How many muscles are in the human body?
600-650