Health Science Career Day 5 Review

What is the name for infectious microorganisms in human blood that can cause disease in humans?

• Microscopic frenemies

• Bloodborne Pathogens

• Needlesticks

• Blood cells

The most common site for feeling a person's pulse is at the radial ____, located at the outer part of the wrist, below the thumb.

What is another name for high blood pressure?

• Hydrotension

• Hypertension

• Megatension

• Hypotension

When listing the medications you currently take on a medical form, herbal supplements don't need to be listed.

• True

• False

Healthcare is the prevention and _____ of illnesses.

Blood _______ is the a measurement of the _______ blood exerts on the walls of the arteries during the various stages of heart activity.

What does it mean for an item to be sterile?

• To scrape the crust off

• To polish to a sparkling shine

• To wipe down with a rag

• To be free from any harmful organisms

________ Health Records (EHR) are a digital version of a patient's medical record.

What is the name of the piece of equipment that uses steam under pressure or gas to sterilize equipment and supplies?

• Demicrobinator

• Pressure washer

• Autosteamer

• Autoclave

During a visit to the doctor, some of the basic information gathered by a medical assistant includes the patient's ____ signs and medical history.