Essential Hospital Vocabulary for English Learners

What is the area of the hospital called where you go for immediate care?

• Operating Room

• Intensive Care Unit

• Emergency Room

• Laboratory

Where do patients stay if they need to stay overnight in the hospital?

• ICU

• Patient Room

• Waiting Room

• Operating Room

Which area of the hospital is responsible for conducting medical tests?

• Pharmacy

• Laboratory

• Imaging Services

• Chapel

Where are babies delivered in a hospital?

• ICU

• Patient Room

• Labor and Delivery

• Pharmacy

What is the term for a section of a hospital building?

• Chapel

• Reception

• Wing

• Floor

What is the role of a visitor in a hospital?

• To assist nurses

• To conduct medical tests

• To prepare medicine

• To visit patients

Which doctor specializes in heart diseases?

• Cardiologist

• Oncologist

• Dermatologist

• Neurologist

Who is a doctor that treats children and teenagers?

• Optometrist

• Surgeon

• Cardiologist

• Pediatrician

What is the role of a certified nursing assistant (CNA)?

• To prepare and give medicine

• To specialize in eye care

• To perform surgeries

• To assist nurses in providing basic care

Who is trained in healthy eating and may also be called a nutritionist?

• Dietician

• Physical Therapist

• Nurse

• Pharmacist