Body Systems and Disorders
Which organ system includes the heart and blood vessels?
What is the circulatory (cardiovascular) system?
A patient says they feel dizzy after standing up. What should you do first?
What is help them sit or lie down safely?
Feeling sad, tired, and uninterested in activities for more than two weeks may indicate what condition?
What is depression?
Patients have the right to know about their treatment and ask questions. This right is called what?
What is informed consent?
What is the term for a broken bone?
What is a fracture?
Which system controls body functions using hormones?
What is the endocrine system?
A patient is unresponsive and not breathing, what should you do?
What is start CPR and call for help?
What is a common strategy to manage stress in daily life?
What is exercise, deep breathing, or mindfulness?
Who is responsible for helping patients recover, often through exercises or mobility support?
What is a physical therapist?
What is the first thing you should do when someone has a minor cut?
What is clean the wound and apply a bandage?
Asthma affects which organ system?
What is the respiratory system?
A diabetic patient feels shaky and sweaty, what might be wrong?
What is low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)?
What is the term for a sudden, intense fear that comes without warning?
What is a panic attack?
Which healthcare professional administers medications and monitors patients’ health?
What is a nurse?
What should you apply to a sprained ankle to reduce swelling?
What is ice or a cold pack?
Diabetes is caused by problems with which organ?
What is the pancreas?
During vital sign measurement, a patient reports chest pain and shortness of breath. What is your immediate response?
What is call for help or activate emergency response?
Experiencing extreme mood swings that include periods of very high energy and very low mood may indicate what condition?
What is bipolar disorder?
Patients have the right to privacy regarding their medical information. What law protects this?
What is HIPAA?
If a person is bleeding heavily, what is the most important immediate action?
What is apply direct pressure to the wound?
Which condition occurs when the brain’s blood flow is blocked or reduced?
What is a stroke?
A patient accidentally cuts their hand and it is bleeding heavily. What is your immediate action?
What is apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding, elevate the hand if possible, and seek medical help?
Feeling nervous before a test or big event is an example of what normal human response?
What is stress or anxiety?
Who is typically the first point of contact in a hospital, responsible for diagnosing and treating illnesses?
What is a doctor or physician?
If someone faints, what position should you place them in?
What is lying down with legs elevated?