Healthcare English 3 — Medical Equipment & Supplies Vocabulary AE

The names of the equipment and supplies you use every day — knowing these instantly is essential for safe, efficient care.

Vocabulary in context

Care workers use a wide range of equipment, and being able to name each item quickly and accurately matters — both for safety and for communication with nurses, therapists, and families. This exercise covers the most common pieces of equipment you'll encounter in a care home or home care setting.

Ready to practice! Let's go!

Fill in each blank with the correct word from the list:

blood pressure cuff
call bell
compression stockings
feeding tube
IV stand
oxygen concentrator
pulse oximeter
slide sheet
walker
wheelchair

1. Place the within easy reach of the bed so the resident can call for help at any time.

2. The resident's oxygen levels dropped — please check them again with the before calling the nurse.

3. Use the to transfer the resident safely — never drag them across the sheets.

4. Mrs. Torres uses a rather than a wheelchair for short distances around the unit.

5. The is set up by the bedside — please do not move it or adjust the flow rate.

6. Take his reading every four hours and document it in the vitals chart.

7. The resident wears during the day to prevent blood clots in her legs.

8. She requires a to use the hallway safely due to her balance problems.

9. The delivers a set amount of liquid nutrition directly to the stomach.

10. The provides a continuous supply of oxygen to residents who need it at home or in the care room.