Who Works in a Hospital

What is the meaning of the word "patients" as used in this sentence?

Many patients, the people who need to see a doctor, come in every day.

• People who see doctors

• Doctors who help people

• Nurses who assist the doctors

• Children who see doctors

What is the meaning of the phrase "medical staff" in paragraph 2?

• people who keep files of plans

• people who treat the sick

• people who keep things clean

• people who prepare meals

What is the goal of all the hospital workers?

• to check that the patients are getting better

• to give the patients the care they need to get better

• to check eat patient's temperature and heartbeat

• to keep files about the doctors' plans

In paragraph 3, the author says, "They make sure patients improve each day." What does the word "improve" mean?

• to get better

• to do well

• to try your best

• to give up

Which clue DOES NOT tell why a hospital is a busy place?

• "Many patients, the people who need to see a doctor, come in every day."

• "Visitors come to see their sick family member or friend."

• "Doctors, nurses, and other hospital workers move calmly from job to job."

• "They check that the patients are getting better with the right medicine."

Which context clue helps you know what the word "improve" means?

• "They check that the patients are getting better with the right medicine."

• "Nurses take care of patients who are in the hospital."

• "Some nurses help doctors with operations or special tests."

• "There are other workers who help the hospital run smoothly."

Who makes up the "medical staff"?

• doctors and nurses

• patients

• children and adults

• patients, doctors, and nurses

Why do all the workers need to work together?

• They want to give good care to the patients.

• They want to make their jobs easier.

• They want the patients to get through the hospital quicker.