Thanksgiving Feast to Flush | Health Science Input & Output Lesson

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In this interactive Health Science Input & Output lesson, students use real-world CNA/PCT skills to calculate patient intake and output, convert ounces to milliliters, and determine whether their “Thanksgiving patients” are balanced, in fluid deficit, or in fluid excess.

With 8 informational slides and a printable 10-scenario worksheet, this lesson blends medical math, documentation skills, and clinical reasoning — all with a festive holiday twist! Students will practice analyzing patient data, performing conversions, and making decisions just like healthcare professionals.

What’s Included

• 8-slide teacher presentation
• Teacher directions and full lesson plan
• Student worksheet with 10 Thanksgiving patient stories
• Student documentation chart
• Complete answer key with conversions and interventions
• Fluid Balance Reference Sheet (±200 mL rule explained)
• Black-and-white printable format for easy classroom use

What Students Will Practice

• Converting ounces (oz) to milliliters (mL)
• Calculating total intake and output
• Determining fluid balance (deficit, excess, or balanced)
• Identifying appropriate CNA/PCT interventions
• Applying math and reasoning to real-world patient care

Perfect For

• Health Science, CNA, or Patient Care Technician courses
• Medical Math or Clinical Documentation units
• Review before skills check-offs or certification exams
• Holiday week activities that still meet TEKS/NHSS objectives
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