| term | meaning |
|---|
| antiseptic | liquid used to sterilize (clean) the surface of the skin |
| bandage | a cloth covering that is placed over a wound to prevent bleeding, swelling and infection |
| bandage scissors | tool used to cut bandages |
| blood pressure monitor | a tool that measures the force of blood flow through a person's body |
| dressing | protective covering that is placed over a wound |
| elastic tape | a thin roll of stretchy material that is sticky on one side |
| eye chart | a poster of letter, word, and number combinations of various sizes used to test a person's eyesight |
| forceps | instrument used during operations and medical procedures (assists the doctor in pulling, holding, and retrieving) |
| gauze | thin, netted material used for dressing wounds |
| hypodermic needle | sharp pointed metal piece that pricks the skin (attached to a syringe), used for taking blood or administering medicine |
| IV bag | the pouch that contains liquids to be pumped into a patient's body |
| medicine cup | small plastic measuring cup |
| microscope | equipment that makes small things appear larger than they are |
| otoscope | a device used for looking into a patient's ears |
| oxygen mask | equipment that fits over the nose and mouth and supplies oxygen |
| privacy screen | an object that is used to separate the doctor and patient from others in an open room |
| scales | a device that measures a person's weight |
| stethoscope | equipment for listening to a person's heart and lungs |
| syringe | a cylinder-shaped piece that attaches to a needle and can be filled with liquid |
| table and head-rest paper | paper that is placed on an examining table or head-rest to prevent the spread of germs |
| test tube | glass cylinder that is filled with blood or other liquids and can be capped and placed in a storage area |
| thermometer | an instrument used to check a person's body temperature |
| vial | a small bottle or container used for storing liquids |
Here is a list of some of the most common supplies found in doctors' offices, operating rooms and medical kits. Study the vocabulary and try the matching exercise.
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