Who Works in a Hospital?

What is the meaning of the word "patients"? Write what "patients" means based on the clues in the sentence provided: "Many patients, the people who need to see a doctor, come in every day."

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

Read these sentences from paragraph 2 of the passage: "Doctors must examine patients to find the best way to make them better. They check each patient's temperature and heartbeat. They also ask lots of questions." What does the word "examine" mean?

• make plans for

• do surgery on

• give medicine to

• check over carefully

The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

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 each patient’s temperature and heartbeat

• to keep files about the doctors’ plans

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