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Instructions:• Hand out board, die, and tokens.• Students decide who will have what token.• Go in order of token (person with token 1 goes
first).• Teacher shows question for token 1 players.• Tell your answer to your group. If you get the
question right, roll the die and move the number of spaces rolled.
• If you land on a square with directions (ex. Go back 2 spaces), follow them.
• Person who lands on “Strong Kid” first, wins!
Which of these is NOT used on your teeth?
A. ToothpasteB. FlossC. CombD. Toothbrush
Answer:
C. Comb
The dentist recommends that you use a toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss to keep your teeth healthy and pearly white.
Why does an radiology technician (x-ray
technologist) wear a lead vest?
A. To look good B. To stay warmC. To keep clothes cleanD. To protect from radiation
Answer:
D. To protect from radiation
X-ray technologists are exposed to harmful radiation every time they take an x-ray. The vest blocks the rays from entering the body.
Which does NOT belong?
A.
C.
B.
D.
Answer:
The foot does not belong because it is not on your face. Podiatrists treat feet problems like heel spurs and ingrown toe nails.
A.
What does a nurse use to hear your heartbeat?
A. Hearing aidB. StethoscopeC. TelephoneD. Thermometer
Answer:
B. Stethoscope
A stethoscope is a tool that makes the heartbeat sound louder. A nurse listens to the heart to make sure it is healthy.
Which order shows how people grow?
1 2 3
A. 2 – 3 – 1
B. 3 – 2 – 1
C. 1 – 2 – 3
D. 2 – 1 – 3
Answer:
D. 2 – 1 – 3
A pediatrician follows aperson’s growth from whenthey are a baby until the late teens. They make sure children are growing at the right speed and are able to help them if they are not.
Joe’s prescription had 12 pills in the bottle. Joe’s
mother gave him 3 pills. How many pills are left in
the bottle?
A. 15 pillsB. 9 pillsC. 10 pillsD. 8 pills
Answer:
B.9 pills; 12 – 3 = 9
Joe’s mother bought his pills from the pharmacist. A pharmacist measures the correct number of pills for people when they need medicine.
What does NOT belong in the group?
A.
D.
B.
C.
Answer:
Eye charts, eye drops, andglasses are used by optometrists. Optometrists study the eye, butthey do not use the eye as a tool.
B.
Fill in the blank.
An occupational therapist helps you relearn
to __________
A. flip the light switch.B. dress yourself.C. comb your hair.D. All of the above.
Answer:
D. All of the above.
Occupational therapists help patients relearn daily tasks after they are sick with an injury or disease. The tasks include brushing your teeth, climbing stairs, cooking, or driving.
Which sense will tell you how sweet an
apple is?
A. HearingB. SmellC. TasteD. Sight
Answer:
C. Taste
A dietitian studies all the foods thatare good for you. They make plans to help you eat healthy. They promoteeating fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy,and protein every day.
What vehicle do paramedics drive?
A.
D.C.
B.
Answer:
An ambulance is ready to handle emergencies. If you gethurt, a paramedic drives you toa hospital in an ambulance.
B.
Solve the riddle.
I create your pulse.I hide behind your rib cage.I help your blood move in your
body.
What am I?
A. Your fingerB. Your tongueC. Your lungsD. Your heart
Answer:
D. Your heart
The heart is in charge of pumpingblood through the body. Acardiologist makes sure the heart works correctly.
How many 5 of hearts are there? How many 2
of hearts are there?
Answer:
There are eight 2 of hearts and six 5 of hearts. Recreational therapists find activities for people to enjoy. The activity could be card games, basketball, sewing, or crafts.
Which career and tool are NOT
correctly matched?
A. Surgeon and scalpelB. Dentist and flossC. Athletic Trainer and hammerD. Dietician and food pyramid
Answer:
C. Athletic Trainer and hammer
Athletic trainers help protect athletes from getting hurt andhelp athletes get better if they are hurt. They use athletictape to wrap ankles to prevent them from moving.
Which of the following is a trait that you get from
your parents without having to learn it?
A. Riding a bicycleB. SwimmingC. Brushing your hairD. Eye color
Answer:
D. Eye color
Moms and dads pass down many traits to their children like eyecolor. Genetic counselorsstudy traits and illnesses that are passed from a parent to their child.
Which health career matches this group?
BloodMicroscopeLab CoatTest Tube
A. Laboratory TechnicianB. SurgeonC. LawyerD. Nurse
Answer:
A. Laboratory Technician
Laboratory technicians test blood and other body substances in testtubes. They wear lab coats and usemicroscopes.
What would a music therapist use during a
session?
A.
D.
C.
B.
Answer:
Music therapists use music as away to counsel people with disabilities or illnesses. They useguitars, drums, and their voices to help people.
C.
How many syllables are in word “swallowing?”
A. 2B. 3C. 4D. 5
Answer:
B. 3
Speech-language pathologists treat people with speech, language, and voice disorders. They also help people who have trouble swallowing and eating.
When an epidemiologist studies disease, what
should he/she see in the microscope?
A.
D.C.
B.
Answer:
Bacteria causes sickness in people. An epidemiologist wants to know why and how a disease spreads to stop people from getting sick.
B.
My muscles are sore from moving furniture, who should I visit to relieve
the tension?
A. Athletic TrainerB. Radiology TechnicianC. NurseD. Massage Therapist
Answer:
D. Massage Therapist
If you have tired muscles, you should visit a massage therapist. Massage therapists ease muscle pain and help muscles relax by rubbing them.
Which is NOT a vital sign?
A. WeightB. TemperatureC. PulseD. Breathing rate
Answer:
A. Weight
Medical assistants help care for patients by checking theirvital signs such as breathing rate, pulse, and temperature. They carry out routine treatments, do lab tests, and keep office records.
What instrument does a surgeon use?
A.
C.
B.
D.
Answer:
A scalpel is a small, sharp bladeused in surgery. Surgeons use many different instruments during surgery to help them finish operations.
D.
The respiratory therapist visits 4 patients in the
morning, 10 in the afternoon, and 3 at night. How many
does she visit in all?
A. 20 patientsB. 17 patientsC. 14 patientsD. 7 patients
Answer:
B. 17 patients; 4 + 10 + 3 = 17
Respiratory therapists help people with breathing problems. They are interested in knowing the amount of oxygen a patient is inhaling.
Which of these treatments is NOT used
for cancer?
A. Sun tanningB. RadiationC. ChemotherapyD. Bone marrow transplants
Answer:
A. Sun tanning
A variety of different treatments areused to battle cancer like radiation,chemotherapy, and bone marrow transplants. Oncologists decide which treatment will work best forthe patient.
Which jump rope should a tall person
use?
A.
C. D.
B.
Answer:
A tall person needs a longerjump rope. Physical therapistsuse jump ropes to help people become strong if they are ill or injured.
C.
Fill in the sentence with the correct NOUN.
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The ______ ordered lotion for her patient’s skin
problem.
A. ChiropractorB. TeacherC. CalculatorD. Dermatologist
Answer:
D. Dermatologist
If you have a rash, you should visitthe dermatologist. Dermatologiststreat the skin which is the largest organ in the human body.
The dental hygienist has 21 toothbrushes. She
gives 8 to her patients. How many does she have
left?
A. 13 toothbrushesB. 14 toothbrushesC. 21 toothbrushesD. 29 toothbrushes
Answer:
A. 13 toothbrushes
Did you know that dental hygienists clean your teeth? Theyalso teach you how to brush andfloss correctly. At the end of your dental visit, they send you home with a brand new toothbrush.
Which does NOT have a brain?
A.
D.
B.
C.
Answer:
Neurologists study the humanbrain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. They make sure the brain is sending and receiving messages quickly.
A.
Which activity will increase your heart rate?
A. Playing video gamesB. ColoringC. Playing at recessD. Chewing gum
Answer:
C. Playing at recess
Health educators want kids to exercise (increasing yourheart rate) in order to be healthy. They teach kids different ways to stay active.
Doctor, Doctor! My eyes are itchy and nose is
runny. I keep sneezing when I’m around flowers. What is wrong with me?
A. You broke your arm.B. You have allergies.C. You’re having a temper tantrum.D. You have a cold.
Answer:
B. You have allergies.
People can be allergic to many different things like animals or plants. Allergists find out what youare allergic to so they can give you medicine to stop your sneezing.
Which x-ray shows a broken bone?
A.
D.C.
B.
Answer:
Radiologists are doctors whostudy the inside of your body.They can look at an x-ray and find breaks in bones. They alsosee tissues and tendons in your body.
D.
What does a chiropractor study?
A. BonesB. MusclesC. NervesD. All of the above
Answer:
D. All of the above
Bones, muscles, and nerves make upyour body. If your back hurts, itcould be because one these is not in the correct place. A chiropractor can help line everything up.
Jan gets medicine to make her sleep trough
surgery at 8:00 AM. She wakes up at 10:47 AM. How long did she sleep?
A. 2 hours and 47 minutes B. 2 hours and 18 minutes C. 1 hour and 47 minutes D. 47 minutes
Answer:
A. 2 hours and 47 minutes
To make sure you sleep through surgery, an anesthesiologist gives
you special medicine. They also check your heart rate and breathing throughout surgery.
Who took your first picture?
A. Your momB. A nurseC. An ultrasound technicianD. A laboratory technician
Answer:
C. An ultrasound technician
Before you were born, an ultrasoundtechnician took a picture of you. They use sound waves and echoes to take pictures through the skin.
What is one way hospitals gain money from the
government?
A. Bake saleB. GrantsC. Lemonade standD. Loans
Answer:B. Grants
Grants are given to hospitals to helppay for projects. Hospital administrators are in charge of getting grant money for their hospital. They have to have good people skills and be able to write well.
Which face is different?
A.
D.
B.
C.
Answer:
If a person in an accident gets injured, they might have to visit a plastic surgeon. Plastic surgeons perform reconstructive or rebuilding surgery to helppatients look better.
.B.
What is the medical term for a man-made limb?
A. A super-duper-helperB. An attachmentC. A pogo stickD. An orthoses or prostheses
Answer:
D. An orthoses or prostheses
Orthotic and prosthetic specialists design, build, and fit orthopedic braces, surgical supports, and artificial limbs like a leg or arm.
What is the average temperature of the
human body?
A. 98.6 degrees FahrenheitB. 98.9 degrees FahrenheitC. 99.7 degrees FahenheitD. 100.1 degrees Fahrenheit
Answer:
A. 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit
The nurse takes your temperature. Ifyour temperature is over 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, you have a fever.A fever is the body’s way of tellingyou that you are sick.
What is the fraction for perfect vision?
A. 20/40B. 20/20C. 40/60D. 20/500
Answer:B. 20/20
When you visit a optometrist, you stand 20 feet away from theeye chart (top number). The bottom number is determined byhow far down you can read on the chart. The optometrist usesglasses and/or contacts to make your vision 20/20.
Which one should a massage therapist use on
a client?
A.
D.
B.
C.
Answer:
Massage oil and rollers help themassage therapist ease body tension. Sometimes massage therapists use lights and musicto relax their client.
B.
How many bones do you have when you are first
born?
A. 15 bonesB. 100 bonesC. 206 bonesD. 350 bones
Answer:
D. 350 bones
When you are bone, you have 350 bones in your body. As you grow up, your bones fuse together. Radiology technicians use x-rays to view your bones.
On average, how many times does a child’s (age 6-8) heart beat a minute?
A. 5 beats per minute (bpm)B. 50 beats per minute (bpm)C. 100 beats per minute (bpm)D. 1,000 beats per minute
(bpm)
Answer:
C. 100 beats per minute (bpm)
A cardiologist wants your heart rateto stay within the average for your age group. If your heart rate is too low or too high, you might be sick.
Which is NOT a vegetable?
A.
D.
B.
C.
Answer:
Carrots, broccoli, and eggplantare vegetables, but tomatoes are a fruit. Dietitians want you to eat as many different colored vegetables as possible.
C.
What kind of tape is used to prevent and protect injuries during sports?
A. Scotch tapeB. Duct tapeC. Masking tapeD. Athletic tape
Answer:
D. Athletic tape
Athletic trainers have different techniques (ways) to wrap injuries depending on the body part. They can wrap ankles, wrists, fingers, knees, and other body parts.
Bobbi Rae has an appointment with an
occupational therapist at 9:15 AM. The appointment should last one hour and
ten minutes. What time will she be done?
A. 10:00 AMB. 10:25 AMC. 11:25 AMD. 10:25 PM
Answer:
B. 10:25 AM
Occupational therapists meet with patients to help them relearn everyday tasks. Can you imagine not being able to brush your own teeth? An occupational therapists teaches people this task.
Which tooth has a cavity?
A.
D.C.
B.
Answer:
Plaque is tiny bacteria that attachesto your teeth and causes cavities. The dental hygienist will remove the plaque by cleaning your teeth.
B.
Chuck had a picnic in the park. All of his guests had
tummy aches the next day. Who should Chuck call to investigate the
outbreak?
A. EpidemiologistB. PhysicianC. Medical AssistantD. Pediatrician
Answer:
A. Epidemiologist
Epidemiologists want to know if the community is healthy. If an outbreakoccurs, they want to know who, what, where, when, and why so they can prevent another outbreak.
What is the maximum age to see a pediatrician?
A. 5 years oldB. 12 years oldC. 18 years oldD. 21 years old
Answer:
D. 21 years old
Pediatricians have enough training to help people until they are 21 years old. When people are older than 21, they need to visit a physician who treats adults.
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Robert needs to buy shoes that are bigger
because his _____ have grown.
A. footB. earsC. legsD. feet
Answer:
D. feet
Podiatrists want people to wearshoes that are big enough and provide good support. The wrong size shoe can cause major feet problems.
When you breathe, what do you exhale?
A. Carbon Dioxide B. OxygenC. GasolineD. Fire
Answer:A. Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen and sugar combine in the body to form energy. When you use your energy (burn energy), carbon dioxide is formed. Yourbody does not need carbon dioxide, so you exhale it. Respiratory therapists make sure that people exhale carbon dioxide.
What is added to the community water system
that helps your teeth?
A. MilkB. ToothpasteC. FluorideD. Jell-O
Answer:C. Fluoride
In the 20th century, communitiesstarted adding fluoride to theirwater system. Now, every time you drink a glass of water from your sink you’re drinking fluoride.Fluoride helps your teeth becomeand stay strong which makes yourdentist happy.
Which would a health educator NOT teach you?
A.
D.C.
B.
Answer:
Health educators teach clientsabout health issues like smoking, exercise, and eating healthy. Ifyou want to learn about frogs, talk to your science teacher.
D.
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A pharmacist recommends that you
take _____ of your medicine.
A. someB. noneC. allD. most
Answer:
C. all
Pharmacists want you to take all of your medicine. If you don’t, you could build up an immunity to the medicine. So next time you take the medicine, it won’t heal you.
What number should you call if you need a
paramedic?
A. 511B. 919C. 111 D. 911
Answer:
D. 911
Paramedics are dispatched after someone calls 911 with an
emergency.It is very important that you only call 911 if it is an emergency.
Which syringe is the fullest?
A.
D.
B.
C.
Answer:
Anesthesiologists givemedication that makes patientssleep through surgery. They usesyringes and gas masks to get the medicine into the blood stream.
C.
The first week of therapy Jack does 5 knee exercises. Week two he does 10 and
week three he does 15. How many exercises should he do
week four?A. 15 exercises B. 20 exercisesC. 25 exercisesD. 50 exercises
Answer:
B. 20 exercises
Physical therapists help patients
build endurance and strong muscles by slowing increasing the number of exercises. They recommend that their clients stretch to avoid injury.
What is the most important thing surgeons need to do before going
into surgery?
A. Wash their handsB. Call their momC. Tie their shoesD. Eat an apple
Answer:
A. Wash their hands
Surgeons need to scrub their handswith warm water and soap to removebacteria and germs. If they do not scrub, the patient could become sick with an infection.
What instrument does a laboratory technician
NOT use?
A.
D.
B.
C.
Answer:
Laboratory technicians use a variety of instruments to conduct experiments and lab tests. They use microscopes,test tubes, and beakers. Lab techs wear shoes, but the shoesdo not change test results!
A.
What is the most common allergy?
A. FoodB. Plants and animalsC. SunlightD. Soap
Answer:
B. Plants and animals
Most allergies are caused byplants and animals, but peoplecan be allergic to almost anything. Pollen and animal furcan cause respiratory (lung) allergies. Allergists conduct tests to find out what you are allergic to.
Beth weighed 142 pounds (lbs). She lost 7 lbs. How
much does she weigh now?
A. 130 lbsB. 135 lbsC. 140 lbsD. Not enough information
Answer:
B. 135 lbs; 142 – 7 = 135
Weight is on a patient’s chart. Medical assistants weigh patients when they visit the doctor. It is important to knowweight gain or loss because it can affect a person’s health.
Which body part do you use to hear?
A.
C. D.
B.
Answer:
An audiologist is a doctor who studies ear problems.They test how well a person can hear using sounds.
A.
Key:
Quarter Note = 1 count Half Note = 2 counts Whole Note = 4 counts
Add the counts!
+++ = ?
A. 6 countsB. 8 countsC. 10 countsD. 12 counts
Answer:
B. 8 counts; 4 + 1 + 2 + 1 = 8 counts
Music therapists teach their clientsabout music so that the client canwrite their own songs. This type oftherapy is very relaxing and fun.
What kind of waves do ultrasound technicians use to take pictures of the inside of
the body?
A. Ocean wavesB. Slinky wavesC. Sound wavesD. Microwaves
Answer:
C. Sound waves
Ultrasound technicians use soundwaves and echoes to take pictures of the inside of your body. They can look and see if you have problems with your organs.
Which set of words rhyme?
A. Word, heard, tongueB. Lip, teeth, sipC. Speech, teach, reachD. Tree, cheek, beak
Answer:C. Speech, teach, reach
Did you know that English is themost widely spoken language in theworld? Speech-language pathologistshelp clients learn to speakunderstandably.
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A living thing’s baby _______.
A. looks like its parentsB. is always maleC. cannot have its own babiesD. will be bigger than its parents
Answer:
A. looks like its parents
Parents pass their traits onto theirchildren through genes. Geneticcounselors study the pattern of genes between parents and children.
Which of these would you enjoy for recreational
activity?
A.
D. All of the above
C.
B.
Answer:
D. All of the above
Cooking, coloring, and hop-scotchare great recreational activities.Recreational therapists try to find activities for clients to enjoy.
Thomas needs to buy 3 pens at $1.00 a piece. He also needs 2 erasers at $.50 a piece. How much money
does he need?
A. $1.50B. $3.00C. $3.50D. $4.00
Answer:
D. $4.00; $1 + $1 + $1 + $.50 + $.50 =
$4.00
Hospital administrators workto fund hospitals. They alsohelp the hospital run smoothly.They are organizers, leaders, and good communicators.
What is the largest bone in the body?
A. Femur (thigh bone)B. Radius (arm bone)C. Pelvic (hip bone) D. Skull (head bones)
Answer:
A. Femur (thigh bone)
Your femur is the longest, strongest, and heaviest bonein your body. A radiologistmust know every bone in the body and how they are connected.
Femur
Which does a dermatologist treat?
A. HairB. SkinC. NailsD. All of the above
Answer:
D. All of the above
Dermatologists help people who havehair, skin, or nail problems. Theycan prescribe medication to help theconditions.
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The left brain controls ______ while the right brain controls
_______.
A. creativity; logicB. chores; funC. logic; creativityD. hunger; thirst
Answer:
C. logic; creativity
The brain is split into twohemispheres. Your left hemisphere controls logic like math and science. Your right hemisphere controls creativity like music and art. Neurologists study how the two hemispheres work together.
What comes next in the pattern?
?
A.
D. None of the aboveC.
B.
Answer:
Plastic surgeons can doreconstructive surgery on lips, noses, ears, and many other body parts. They usually do reconstructive surgery after someone gets hurt.
B.
If a tumor is not cancerous, it is known as
what?
A. BenignB. FastC. HungryD. Tall
Answer:
A. Benign
A benign tumor means that there isno cancer. If the tumor is malignant, it has cancer. Oncologists study tumors to tell if they are cancerous or not.
Which of these does a chiropractor adjust?
A.
C.
B.
D.
Answer:
Chiropractors adjust a patient’sspine by applying pressure with their hands. They want to make sure your body is in line.
A.
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