Tools For Vitals
This device is commonly used by doctors and nurses to listen to internal sounds of the body, such as the heartbeat, lung sounds, and blood flow. It consists of a long tube with earpieces and a chest piece with a diaphragm.
What is a Stethoscope?
To become this type of healthcare worker, it is a 4-week program and can start as early as 16 . They assist with daily living activities and provide basic care to patients in hospitals or nursing homes.
What is a CNA?
List two differences between a doctor and a nurse.
What is nursing school vs medical school?
What is spend less time in school vs spend more time in school?
What is patients meet the nurses first vs patients meet the doctor second?
This small device clips onto a person’s fingertip or earlobe and measures the oxygen level in the blood by using light. It also provides the heart rate.
What is a Pulse Oximeter?
This healthcare professional is more advanced than a CNA. They must complete a nursing degree program and pass a national licensing exam to practice.
What is a Registered Nurse?
Give three responsibilities that nurses have.
What is?
Monitor patient health and record information
Give medications and treatment
Teach patients how to manage illnesses
Perform tests such as scans, x-rays and bloodwork
Record medical history and symptoms
This device consists of a cuff, a bulb for inflation, and a gauge that measures two numbers: one for when the heart is contracting and one for when it is relaxing. It’s used to measure a person’s blood pressure.
What is a Blood Pressure Cuff?
They work alongside surgeons in the operating room, preparing patients for surgery, assisting during the procedure, and providing post-operative care. They must have advanced training in surgical procedures and sterile techniques.
What is a Surgical/OR Nurse?
Give 4 places where Nurses work
What is
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Prisons
- Telehealth
- Private Medical Practice
- Abroad