Health and Fitness Crossword Puzzles
Urinary System
cortex: the most superficial region in the kidney which has a granular appearance , medulla: the deep region of the kidney; reddish-brown appearance , pelvis: …
The Circulatory System
arteries : these blood vessels take blood away from the heart., red blood cells : these blood cells contain haemoglobin which binds oxygen, plasma : this …
Vital Signs
hypo tension: low blood pressure defined as 100 systolic, palpate: to examine by touch, femoral: pulse felt in the groin, tachycardia: high heart rate defined …
Hygiene - Personal & General Cleanliness
covered: open wounds should be ....., jewellery: bacteria can get trapped in this, cross contamination: wearing protective clothing prevents this, bacteria: the …
Tobacco
bad breath : a short term effect of smoking, tobacco : what cigarettes are made out of, yellow : a smokers teeth will turn this color, long term : happening …
Nutrition and Aging
protein : an essential nutrient that helps the body build and repair cells, calcium : too little of this mineral can cause weak bones, low bone mass, and …
Non-Communicable Disease
biopsy : removal of a small piece of tissue for examination, benign : non-cancerous tumor, arrhythmia : irregular heartbeat, malignant : cancerous tumor, cancer …
Sports and Fitness
balance : holding the center of mass over the base of support, reaction time : how long it takes for the body to react to a stimuli, flexibility : the range of …
Physical Education (staying healthy)
vigorous : football is considered a moderate to _____________ intensity activity., exercise : ______________ daily may help to prevent gaining extra weight., …
Infection and Diseases
communicable: disease passed on from person to person, bacterial: diseases treated with antibiotics, antibodies: white blood cells make to kill pathogens, …
Decontamination and Infection Control
sterilization : the process that completely destroys all microbial life including spores, hospital : what level disinfectants are effective for cleaning blood …
Sleep Hygiene
dinner : a meal that should not be big or heavy and consumed right before bed, alcohol : a substance that can negatively affect your sleep hygiene, caffeine : …
Radiology
fluoroscopy : the use of x-rays to obtain real-time moving images, rise time : time for a gradient to ramp from zero to its maximum value, diamagnetic : …
Memory
retrieval: a word that describes how we get a memory back, acoustically: sound information is encoded this way., semantic: memories which are concerned with …
Paediatric Nursing
jaundice: phototherapy is a treatment option for this condition, platelets: these will be low in a child with itp, appearance: the 'a' in the paediatric …
