PLTW-Medical Detectives: Lesson 1

Pressure exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels, especially arteries, measured using two numbers, usually measured by means of a sphygmomanometer and expressed in millimeters of mercury.

• microbiologist

• blood pressure

• vital signs

• incubation period

A variable that depends on the state of another variable.

• dependent variable

• pediatrician

• antibiotic

• independent variable

Measure of the heat created by the body

• pulse

• temperature

• respiratory rate

• blood pressure

Group or sample expected to produce a negative result.

• temperature

• control

• positive control

• negative control

A microscopic organism such as a bacterium, virus, or fungus.

• microbiologist

• conjunctivitis

• microorganisms

• diastolic pressure

In disease, a factor, such as a microorganism or a chemical substance, that can impact the development of a disease or illness.

• virus

• pulse

• agent

• fungi

Specialized clothing or equipment that an employee wears for protection against infectious materials. This includes safety goggles, gloves, and laboratory aprons.

• diastolic pressure

• dependent variable

• personal protective equipment

• systolic pressure

the pressure in the arteries (a type of blood vessel) when the heart contracts to push blood throughout the body

• diastolic pressure

• aseptic technique

• pulse

• systolic pressure

A test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.

• antibiotic

• pediatrician

• trial

• bacteria

A clinical provider who is not a physician but who has undergone specialized education, training, certification, and licensure that allows them to provide some healthcare-related services, perform certain procedures, and prescribe some medications.

• pediatrician

• advanced practice provider

• team norms

• microbiologist