MEDICAL QUIZ

When might you get …? - A bruise – a blue, brown or purple mark. - From a fall, being hit by somebody, or knocking against something - A blister – a swelling on the skin filled with liquid. - From walking a long way in uncomfortable shoes, or from wearing shoes that are too tight. - A rash – an area of red spots on the skin. - As an allergic reaction to something or with certain children’s illnesses like measels.

Why might you be given …?  A plaster – a small piece of material which sticks to the skin  To cover a cut which is not serious.  A bandage – a strip of cloth wound around a part of the body.  To protect a part of the body that has been hurt, or after a sprain.  Antibiotics – a kind of medicine (e.g. penicillin)  If you have a bacterial infection.

Why might you be given …?  Stitches – a short piece of thread used with a needle to sew up a wound.  For a deep cut or after an operation.  An X-ray – a photograph which shows bones or organs in the body.  To check if a bone is broken.  A scan – a medical test in which a machine produces an image on a computer screen.  If you are pregnant or to check muscles or internal organs.

When might you need to see …?  Your GP – General Practitioner, i.e. a doctor who deals with general medical problems that don’t require a specialist.  For any small problema, to get an appointment to see a specialist.  A specialist – a doctor who is an expert in a field in particular.  To get advice or treatment for a specific problem.  A surgeon – a doctor who operates.  If you need to have an operation.

What are the symptoms of …?  A cold  Sneezing, coughing, a runny nose.  Flu  Same as for a cold but also with a temperature and general aches and pains.  Food poisoning  Vomiting / being sick and diarrhoea.

What are the symptoms of …?  A heart attack  Chest pain, increased or irregular heart rate.  Asthma  Coughing, especially at night, difficulty breathing.

What might happen to you if you …?  Had to stand for a long time in a hot crowded room?  You might faint.  Drank too much champagne.  You might be sick, have a hangover.  Were stung on your hand by a wasp.  You might have an allergic reaction, get a rash, your hand might swell  Switched on a light with wet hands.  You might get an electric shock / get electrocuted