FREE MEDICAL AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT LESSON 9 MED

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FREE MEDICAL AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT LESSON 9 MED

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Question 1: purpura

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purple;porphyria purpurinuria (pigment compounds in the urine) The bladder trauma caused the purpurinuria (purplish urine) condition

Question 2: EMT

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(Emergency Medical Technician)Provides emergency care away from a hospital setting. Advanced EMTs become paramedics.EMTs can receive certification in as little as four to six weeks, while paramedics usually have associate's degrees.

Question 3: cirrhos

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yellow-Prefix or Suffix cirrhosis(yellow condition) The patient with liver failure was experiencing cirrhosis (yellow condition).

Question 4: CNA

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(Certified Nursing Aide)Trained to work with nursing home patients. Sometimes will work in hospitals.Being replaced in hospitals by patient care technicians.Certificate (usually four to 12 weeks).

Question 5: leuko

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white-Prefix leukocyte (white blood cell) Leukocytes (white blood cells) are important elements in the blood in fighting infection.

Question 6: xantho

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yellow-Prefix xanthodont(yellow teeth) The dentist explained to the patient that his condition was called xanthodont (yellow teeth).

Question 7: rhodo

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rose-Prefix rhodococcus (microscopic rose-colored bacteria) The zookeeper got sick from a rhodococcus (microscopic rose-colored bacteria) infection.

Question 8: MLT

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(Medical Lab Technologist)Performs lab tests and phlebotomy (draws blood).Certificate or associate's degree.

Question 9: OT

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(Occupational Therapist) Assists patients in recovering daily activity skills. Usually bachelor's degree.(Not to be confused with OT assistant.)

Question 10: LVN,LPN

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(Licensed Vocational Nurse)(Licensed Practical Nurse)Supervised directly by a registered nurse. May do most procedures if adequately trained and allowed by the facility. Must have an RN countersignature to administer blood products.Certificate < year

Question 11: PA

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(Physician's Assistant) Assists physicians. May write orders and diagnose under physician's supervision. Usually Master's degree

Question 12: NP

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(Nurse Practitioner)Assists physicians. May write orders and diagnosis under the supervision of a physician. Master's degree.

Question 13: RN

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(Registered Nurse) Performs nursing tasks and administration. Oversees LPNs and is responsible for patient maintenance. Associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree, or doctorate.

Question 14: rubero

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red-Prefix rubella(German measles) The red sores on the child looked like rubella (German measles).

Question 15: ME

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(Medical Examiner)Primarily required to pronounce a person dead or decide if a case warrants an autopsy.In some rural locations, none.

Question 16: chrom

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color-Prefix or Suffix chromatism(abnormal pigmentation) The silver nitrate solution applied to the patient's skin created a chromatism (abnormal pigmentism).

Question 17: cyano

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blue-Prefix or Suffix cyanosis (condition of blue skin) The heart attack patient was experiencing cyanosis (condition of blue skin).

Question 18: erthr

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red-Prefix erythema (flush) The embarrassed patient experienced erythema (flush) to her mandibular region (cheeks).

Question 19: PT

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(Physical Therapist) Helps patients recover lost motor function due to illness or injury. Master's or Doctorate degree. (Not to be confused with PT assistant.)

Question 20: RHIT

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(Registered Health Information Technician), formerly ART (Accredited Record Technologist) Manages the medical records. Can involve insurance coding and transcription. Associate's degree.

Question 21: polio

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gray-Prefix poliomyelitis, polio (inflammation of the gray matter of the brain and at the spinal cord) The patient was diagnosed with poliomyelitis, more commonly known as polio (inflammation of the gray matter of the brain and at the spinal cord).

Question 22: RRT,RT

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(Registered Respiratory Therapist) (Respiratory Therapist) Respiratory care and treatments to include blood gas and ventilator management. Certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Question 23: albus

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white-Prefix or Suffix albino (genetic condition causing lack of color) The lack of pigmentation indicated that the patient was developing an albino (lack of color) condition.

Question 24: MD

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(Medical Doctor)Varies depending on specialty. May diagnose and prescribe medicines.Doctorate (eight to 12 years).