Russell M. Nelson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Russell M. Nelson born?September 9, 1924
2. Where was Russell M. Nelson born?Salt Lake City, Utah
3. Who was Russell M. Nelson?Russell M. Nelson was a very smart doctor who later became the leader of a large church.
4. What was his big achievement in medicine?He helped perform the first open-heart surgery using a special machine that keeps the heart and lungs working while doctors work on the heart.

Cardiopulmonary Bypass: A medical technique that artificially circulates blood through the body during open-heart surgery, taking over the function of the heart and lungs.
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles: A council of twelve high-ranking church leaders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, second in authority to the First Presidency.
Prophet, Seer, and Revelator: Titles held by the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, signifying divine inspiration, foresight, and the reception of God's will.
Cardiothoracic Surgery: A medical specialty focused on surgical operations on the heart, lungs, esophagus, and other organs within the chest.