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Term: Definition: The main of the systemic arteries
Term: Antecubital Definition: The cavity on the anterior section of the arm opposite the elbow
Term: Definition: Free from organism
Term: Definition: An instrument that sterilizes equipment and supplies high pressure steam
Term: Axillary Definition: The area on the human body the joint that connects the arm to the shoulder
Term: Brachial Definition: The major artery of the upper
Term: ProcessDefinition: The outermost point of the spine of the blade
Term: Definition: A slow heart
Term: Biohazard Definition: A container designed to collect waste or product that has been contaminated with biological waste
Term: Definition: A substance that dilates the bronchi in the lungs decreasing resistance in the respiratory
Term: Definition: A for measuring temperature named for Anders Celsius
Term: Cerumen Definition: A yellow waxy substance secreted by the ear
Term: Definition: A disinfectant and sterilization of alkaline glutaraldehyde
Term: Definition: A clear mucous that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and white part of the eyeball
Term: CyanoticDefinition: Appearance of blue or skin
Term: /DiastoleDefinition: The period of time when the fills with blood after contraction
Term: DeltoidDefinition: The muscle forming the contour of the shoulder, shaped almost like a letter D
Term: Definition: Electrocardiography, a test that records the electrical of the heart
Term: Definition: The temperature scale in 1724 by Daniel Gariel Fahrenheit
Term: Definition: External or internal swollen in the anal canal
Term: MonitorDefinition: A device that measures a 's cardiac activity over a period of time
Term: HypertensionDefinition: High pressure
Term: Hypertensive Definition: A severe in blood pressure which could result in stroke
Term: CanthusDefinition: The corner of the eye where the and lower eyelids meet
Term: Intradermal Definition: An injection within or the layers of skin
Term: Injection Definition: An injection of a substance into the muscle
Term: Definition: A that administers medication in a mist form
Term: Definition: Occupational and Health Administration
Term: OtoscopeDefinition: A device used to look into the
Term: PalpateDefinition: To by touch
Term: MedicationDefinition: Any that is administered in a route other than injection
Term: Definition: Branch of medicine with the care of infants, children and adolescents
Term: PrehypertensionDefinition: A of having a high normal blood pressure with the potential for developing high blood pressure
Term: ArteryDefinition: Artery that deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs
Term: Definition: The vital sign assessment of the number of times the chest rises in 1 minute
Term: ContainerDefinition: A -proof container designed specifically to safely dispose of needles, scalpels, and other sharp disposable medical instruments
Term: Sims' Definition: Patient lies on the left side with the right knee sharply bent and on the exam table
Term: Snellen Definition: A chart used to determine visual
Term: Definition: A device for blood pressure; includes the blood pressure cuff
Term: SpirometerDefinition: A device that measures the volume of air inhaled and from the lungs
Term: StethoscopeDefinition: A device for to the internal sounds of the body
Term: Subcutaneous Definition: An of solution below the skin, into the subcutaneous tissue
Term: Supine Definition: Patient lies on his or her
Term: Definition: A stitch used to hold skin
Term: /SystoleDefinition: The contraction of the
Term: Definition: An abnormally fast heart
Term: Temporal Definition: A major artery of the head, under the skin of the
Term: Topical Definition: Applied to the surface of the
Term: Transdermal Definition: An adhesive patch, placed on the skin to administer a dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream
Term: MembraneDefinition: A thin membrane that separates the external ear from the middle ear; also known as the
Term: VentriclesDefinition: The two large chambers that collect from the atria and expel blood to the entire body or to the lungs
Term: Definition: Drawing blood from the
Term: SignsDefinition: Measurements observed; and monitored to check a patient's level of physical function
Term: Which of the following is the proper position for a patient who is to receive a rectal temperature ?Definition: Sims'
Term: A patient has been diagnosed with COPD. Upon observation, her skin shows signs of being cyanotic and is cold to the touch. Which of the vital signs be expected to be out of range?Definition: Respirations
Term: Which is routinely used in performing a manual blood pressure?Definition: Brachial
Term: Which is the appropriate angle when a subcutaneous injection?Definition: 45
Term: Which is the substance that is removed when ear irrigation?Definition:
Term: Which is the appropriate part of the eye at which to aim the solution when to perform an eye irrigation? Definition: canthus
Term: A measures 5 feet, 8 inches. What is her height in centimeters? (rounded)Definition: 173
Term: Which reading be a normal adult temperature? Definition: 37 Celsius
Term: Which blood pressure reading indicates that a is in hypertensive crisis? Definition: Systole of
Term: Which is the correct device to a Pulmonary Function Test?Definition: Spirometer
Term: Definition: Person delegated to provide care for a dependent person
Term: ServicesDefinition: A or activity performed by a group of people for the benefit of the public; may be a non-profit organization
Term: Electronic Definition: of communication via digital methods such as fax, email, voicemail, or by computer
Term: Health RecordDefinition: Systematic of a patient's health care and treatment in a digital format
Term: Medical Record Definition: Systematic collection of a patient's health care and treatment in a digital format in the 's office or medical facility
Term: Definition: Emergency Medical Service; organization that provides medical care out of the hospital and may provide transport to patients in medical crisis
Term: Definition: A loss of brain function-often - that occurs with some diseases
Term: Definition: Facsimile, the machine or the method by which a scanned printed material is transported via transmission
Term: Form Definition: A with information that can be tailored to individual needs
Term: Definition: to elderly patients, determined by age and patient's profile
Term: HIPAADefinition: Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; a law that governs the sharing or disclosure of patient information
Term: ManagerDefinition: Person responsible for day-to-day operation of a
Term: PediatricDefinition: Relating to patients from to the age of maturity, usually 18 years of age
Term: Practice SoftwareDefinition: Software that stores patient information for use in billing, , patient calls, and registration
Term: Definition: The first part of a word, the root, that may alter the root
Term: RootDefinition: The central part of a word that may refer to a part of the body or
Term: Definition: The end part of the word that the meaning of the root
Term: Definition: A person under authority of another person in an
Term: SupervisorDefinition: that is in charge of a particular department or facility
Term: A physician's signature is on which letter?Definition: To a medical community committee
Term: In which situation is it appropriate for a physician to discuss a patient's via email? Definition: Consulting with physician
Term: permits faxes in which situationsDefinition: Forwarding care to a nursing home
Term: During directions to fast lung cancer surgery, a patient stares straight ahead and doesn't respond. Which statement would be appropriate to make to the patient?Definition: Will you repeat to me when you fast?
Term: A patient who does not speak English has four family members in the room, all to speak at once to the medical assistant. Which is the appropriate action?Definition: Ask for one member to translate
Term: What term appropriately describes that a 's heartbeat is rapid?Definition:
Term: Which of the following is the term for heart muscle disease?Definition:
Term: Which statement would help verify that a understands instructions for a urinalysis for a pregnancy test? Definition: I will the sample first thing in the morning
Term: Which of the following suffixes "removal of"?Definition: -ectomy
Term: What is the appropriate term to inform the nurse that the patient is having difficulty ?Definition: Dyspnea
Term: Advance Definition: appointments for patients on a future date
Term: Definition: Continuing education
Term: SchedulingDefinition: Grouping appointments for patients with similar problems or
Term: CMSDefinition: Centers for and Medicaid Services
Term: Definition: The use of numbers and letters to describe , diseases, and medical procedures
Term: Definition: The removal of metal items from to prepare for placing in medical records
Term: SubstancesDefinition: Medications or substances listed by schedule and controlled the Controlled Substance Act according to the potential for addiction or medical use
Term: Definition: The area of POMR charting that includes information such as the patient's complaint
Term: Definition: Drug Enforcement Agency. A law enforcement agency tasked with regulation of controlled substances
Term: Durable Definition: Supplies that are expensive and not replaced
Term: RegisterDefinition: The official daily publication for , proposed rules, and notices of federal agencies and organizations
Term: FilingDefinition: Method by which medical records are kept to ease in updating and finding of records
Term: Global Definition: Includes all services related to a procedure during a period of time depending on guidelines
Term: IndexingDefinition: Order in paperwork is added to a medical record
Term: ConsentDefinition: A form of patient consent in which the patient has been told and understands the procedure that has been
Term: InpatientDefinition: who has been admitted to a hospital or other health care facility
Term: Definition: Government-based health insurance for people over the age of 65 and others with disabilities
Term: Non-Durable Definition: Supplies that are inexpensive, and often used and
Term: ObjectiveDefinition: In the SOAP format, the clinical assessment of a patient. Test results and information that can be by others
Term: Open SchedulingDefinition: A method of allowing patients to access medical care without making an
Term: OutpatientDefinition: Patient who has received a procedure, treatment or test that does not an overnight stay
Term: Pathology Definition: The branch of that treats the essential nature of disease as changes in structure and function
Term: Definition: Problem Oriented Medical that divide records into four sections-the database, problem, treatment, and progress
Term: Privacy Definition: A national standard to protect a patient's medical record and health
Term: Definition: Medical specialty that uses to diagnose and treat diseases
Term: ReleasingDefinition: The marking of a document to indicate that the record is ready for
Term: Security Definition: A standard that requires health care professionals to take specific technical precautions to ensure the patient information stored or transmitted in an electronic format remains confidential, accessible, and of high quality
Term: Definition: Charting format that uses subjective, , assessment, and planning to organize the information
Term: SortingDefinition: Method of preparing medical records for filing by into order
Term: SubjectiveDefinition: In the SOAP format, any information stated or perceived by the patient; will patient's chief complaint
Term: ListDefinition: Volume 1 of the ICD-9-CM disease information
Term: Wave Definition: A method of scheduling patients in which multiple patients are scheduled at one same time and seen in they arrive at the office
Term: Which of the following would be charted in the section when using the SOAP method?Definition: A patient's blood
Term: Using the wave scheduling method, which of the following would be the priority to be seen?Definition: The who arrives first
Term: A patient's blood panel results have been sent to a medical . If the medical record is organized by section, how should the new results be placed?Definition: Above the blood test results
Term: What information is required for a patient that is not required of an adult patient?Definition: The name of the 's parent
Term: A 22 year old cancer patient has refused chemotherapy. Which of the following is an statement by the medical assistant?Definition: Will you explain to me what you about this treatment?
Term: Who must discuss the informed consent form with a patient prior to the patient ?Definition: The patient's
Term: What is the initial information required prior to scheduling an procedure for a patient?Definition: The patient's physician's
Term: A visiting enters a medical facility to meet with the physician attending a patient. What is the appropriate action?Definition: Inform the attending physician that is a visiting physician
Term: Which of the following statements would be appropriate when scheduling an outpatient for a patient?Definition: Will you the date of the procedure?
Term: In which of the situations would a patient be allowed to refuse treatment?Definition: A 13 year old who has
Term: Definition: A substance or object that may micro-organisms that can spread disease
Term: Definition: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; safety guidelines for medical offices and facilities
Term: of CustodyDefinition: A method of handling specimens that may be used in a setting
Term: CLSIDefinition: Clinical Laboratory Standards ; an organization that sets standards for laboratories
Term: Definition: To or remove pathogens from surfaces
Term: DNA Definition: Identification by looking at the genetic material; includes tests that determine of a pediatric patient
Term: AbuseDefinition: Physical, emotional, or verbal abuse by someone related to or living with a person
Term: HBVDefinition: B Virus
Term: Definition: C Virus
Term: HIVDefinition: Immunodeficiency Virus
Term: InfluenzaDefinition: A commonly known as the flu
Term: Definition: Injections or medications that help an individual's immune system become fortified disease
Term: The Commission (TJC) Definition: An organization that accredits health care and programs
Term: Definition: Occupational Safety and Health Association; an organization that sets to ensure medical professional safety
Term: Definition: Protection Equipment; items used to help prevent contamination from biohazardous materials
Term: SanitationDefinition: The process of cleaning equipment and devices after use on a patient and decontamination or sterilization
Term: Sharps Definition: A leak-proof, puncture-proof container labeled with a biohazard symbol for the disposal of needles and sharp medical instruments
Term: PrecautionsDefinition: Originally called Universal Precautions when the CDC created the guidelines in the 1980s; guidelines to health care providers to minimize the risk of disease transmission when giving care
Term: When there is an electrical fire, which of the following fire extinguishers is the one to use?Definition: Class
Term: If blood splashes into the eye of a medical assistant, which of the steps should be performed first?Definition: Flush with
Term: a large fire, which of the following is a proper action to take?Definition: Crawl to an
Term: For a patient surgery, which of the following does the patient have the right to know?Definition: How many procedures the has performed
Term: A police officer opens a rape kit and hands it to a medical assistant, who it to two physicians performing the examination. What information should be on the chain of custody?Definition: and time of the police officer, medical assistant and both physicians
Term: For a venipuncture to be on a patient suspected of drunk driving, which of the following is the proper cleansing agent?Definition: Benzalkonium
Term: Definition: Anything that is a risk to , such as ionizing radiation or harmful bacteria or viruses
Term: Bloodborne Definition: Pathogenic micro-organisms that are in human blood and can cause death and disease in humans
Term: Blood Definition: A test used to check for bacteria or other micro-organisms in a blood sample
Term: CatheterDefinition: A hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or cavity of the body to fluids
Term: of CustodyDefinition: The chronological documentation, or paper trail, showing the seizure, custody, , transfer, analysis, and disposition of specimens, which can be used as evidence
Term: Chemical Strip TestingDefinition: A method of urinalysis involving the use of plastic strips to which chemically reagent pads are affixed
Term: -Catch Midstream SpecimenDefinition: A method of urine collection that may be to diagnose urinary tract infections or to evaluate the effectiveness of drug therapy
Term: PunctureDefinition: A procedure in which the finger or heel is lanced to obtain a quantity of blood for testing; also called a capillary draw, finger stick, heel stick, or skin puncture
Term: Acid (EDTA) Definition: Used as an anticoagulant to keep blood specimens from
Term: EntericDefinition: to the intestines
Term: GalactosemiaDefinition: An inherited disorder in which the body is unable to use, or metabolize, the simple sugar , causing the affected patient to be unable to tolerate any form of milk, as well as other foods containing galactose
Term: Definition: The proportion of the blood that consists of packaged red blood cells, expressed as a percentage by volume; the hematocrit test measures the percentage of in the blood
Term: BloodDefinition: Blood that comes from a that cannot be immediately determined, such as a peptic ulcer
Term: (PKU)Definition: A metabolic genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency in the enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase; causes permanent intellectual disability, seizures, delayed development, behavioral problems, psychiatric disorders, a "mousy" body odor
Term: Point of Definition: At or near the site of care
Term: Quality Definition: A method of repeated assay of standard materials and monitoring reaction parameters to ensure precision and accuracy
Term: SpecimenDefinition: A single urine specimen taken at any
Term: Definition: substances known to react in specific ways; used to detect or synthesize other substances in chemical reactions
Term: LaboratoryDefinition: A laboratory that is outside a care facility; usually, it is able to perform many more types of testing than are available at the average hospital laboratory
Term: Definition: The thick, whitish secretion of the male reproduction discharged from the urethra during ejaculation
Term: Definition: Material coughed up from the and expectorated through he mouth
Term: StoolDefinition: Waste or excrement from the digestive tract that is formed in the intestine and through the rectum; also called feces
Term: Definition: Pertaining to a location above the symphysis pubis, which is the slightly movable interpubic joint of the , consisting of two pubic bones separated by a disk of fibrocartilage and connected by two ligaments
Term: SpecimenDefinition: Collected over a predetermined time period to obtain more specific information; such specimens are sometimes collected 2 hours after a meal to test for
Term: UrineDefinition: The fluid by the kidneys, transported by the ureters, stored in the bladder, and voided through the urethra
Term: Which of the following is the appropriate angle to hold the needle when performing a ?Definition: 20 degrees
Term: What is a culture primarily used to check for?Definition: Bacteria
Term: When state-required testing of an infant's capillary blood is done, which of the must occur?Definition: The circles on the paper must be totally saturated
Term: Fecal collection is used to detect which of the following?Definition: Colorectal
Term: Which of the following types of urine collection is required for and sensitivity testing?Definition: -catch midstream specimen
Term: For of the following tests should a first-voided morning urine specimen be collected?Definition: Pregnancy
Term: and medical assistants must be careful during the collection of sputum samples for a tuberculosis test for which of the following reasons? Definition: The collection containers have a poisonous preservative them
Term: Tubes needed for culture and sensitivity tests may be kept at room for up to how many hours?Definition: 72
Term: Sealed or locked specimen transfer bags are used as a part of which of the ?Definition: of custody
Term: of the following is required for all specimens shipped to a reference laboratory?Definition: Watertight secondary
Term: Bundle Definition: Part of the conduction system responsible for triggering ventricular contraction
Term: Bundle of Definition: Part of the system responsible for conducting a stimulus to the septum and bundle branches
Term: ArrestDefinition: The of cardiac activity
Term: ArteriesDefinition: The arteries that supply oxygenated to the myocardium
Term: Definition: A loss of polarization resulting from a sudden influx of sodium ions into the cardiac muscle cells; results in
Term: EctopicDefinition: Originating in an area of the other than the sinoatrial node
Term: (EKG)Definition: A graphic representation of the activity of the heart
Term: ElectrodeDefinition: A specialized interface between the human body and an EKG
Term: EndocardiumDefinition: The layer of the heart
Term: EpicardiumDefinition: The layer of the heart
Term: Vena Cava (IVC)Definition: The largest vein in the human body; returns de-oxygenated blood to the
Term: Definition: Between the
Term: IschemiaDefinition: Insufficient of tissue
Term: LeadsDefinition: Flexible or solid insulated conductors connected to or leading out from an electrical device. These are typically placed on the skin surface and designed to measure electrical impulses
Term: MediastinumDefinition: One of three compartments inside the ; encapsulates the heart and great vessels
Term: MidaxillaryDefinition: An imaginary line through the region that separates the front and back of the human body
Term: Definition: An imaginary line through the middle of the that extends vertically
Term: Myocardial Definition: Ischemia and of heart muscle tissue
Term: Definition: The muscular layer of the heart
Term: Definition: A device that provides artificial stimulation to heart muscle to trigger contraction
Term: Definition: A serous sac that encases the , is formed from two layers, and is usually filled with small amount of fluid
Term: WavesDefinition: The standard waveforms found on the EKG tracing. Each wave corresponds to a specific event within the heart's electrical
Term: Precordial Definition: Six EKG leads placed on the anterior chest to record electrical activity or the heart, mainly the electrical impulses originating in the of the heart's anterior wall
Term: Valve (Pulmonary Semilunar)Definition: The pulmonary semilunar prevents blood in the from returning to the right ventricle during diastole
Term: VeinDefinition: The only vein in the body that carries oxygenated blood. The pulmonary carry blood from the lungs to the heart
Term: FiberDefinition: Fibers that serve to conduct electrical through the right and left ventricles
Term: RepolarazationDefinition: The of moving sodium from inside the cell to the outside, and potassium from outside the cell to the inside. Repolarization involves establishing and electrical gradient across a cell membrane
Term: SeptumDefinition: A dividing wall or , such as the one found between the atria and the ventricles
Term: Sinoatrial (SA) Definition: A small mass of , located in the right atrium, which serves to originate impulses that stimulate the heartbeat. SA node depolarization corresponds to the P wave on the electrocardiogram
Term: Superior Vena Definition: The second-largest vein in the body
Term: TachycardiaDefinition: Fast rate
Term: ValveDefinition: The tricuspid valve separates the right atrium from the ventricle
Term: VasoconstrictionDefinition: The act of a blood vessel
Term: VentricleDefinition: The ventricles are responsible for pumping blood to the lungs and entire
Term: BranchDefinition: Part of the conduction system responsible for triggering ventricular muscle
Term: Bundle of Definition: Part of the conduction system for conducting a stimulus to the septum and bundle branches
Term: Cardiac Definition: The absence of cardiac
Term: ArteriesDefinition: The arteries that oxygenated blood to the myocardium
Term: Definition: A loss of resulting from a sudden influx of sodium ions into the cardiac muscle cells; results in contraction
Term: Definition: Originating in an area of the heart other than the sinoatrial
Term: (EKG)Definition: A graphic representation of the activity of the heart
Term: Definition: A specialized interface between the human body and an EKG
Term: Definition: The innermost layer of the
Term: EpicardiumDefinition: The layer of the heart
Term: Vena Cava (IVC)Definition: The largest vein in the human body; returns de-oxygenated blood to the
Term: Definition: the ribs
Term: IschemiaDefinition: Insufficient oxygenation of
Term: Definition: Flexible or solid insulated conductors connected to or leading out from an electrical . These conductors are typically placed on the skin surface and designed to measure electrical impulses
Term: Definition: One of compartments inside the chest; encapsulates the heart and great vessels
Term: MidaxillaryDefinition: An imaginary line through the axillary region that the front and back of the human body
Term: Definition: An imaginary line the middle of the clavicle that extends vertically
Term: InfarctionDefinition: Ischemia and of heart muscle tissue
Term: Definition: The middle muscular of the heart
Term: Definition: A medical device that provides artificial stimulation to muscle to trigger contraction
Term: PericardiumDefinition: A serous sac that encases the , is formed from two layers, and is usually filled with small amount of fluid
Term: WavesDefinition: The standard found on the EKG tracing. Each wave corresponds to a specific event within the heart's electrical cycle
Term: LeadsDefinition: Six EKG leads placed on the anterior chest to record electrical activity or the heart, the electrical impulses originating in the ventricles of the heart's anterior wall
Term: Valve (Pulmonary Semilunar)Definition: The semilunar prevents blood in the lungs from returning to the right ventricle during diastole
Term: Pulmonary Definition: The only vein in the body that carries oxygenated blood. The pulmonary veins carry blood from the to the heart
Term: Purkinje Definition: Fibers that serve to conduct electrical impulses through the and left ventricles
Term: Definition: The process of moving sodium from inside the cell to the outside, and potassium from outside the cell to the inside. Repolarization establishing and electrical gradient across a cell membrane
Term: SeptumDefinition: A dividing wall or partition, such as the one found between the atria and the
Term: Sinoatrial (SA) Definition: A small mass of tissue, located in the atrium, which serves to originate impulses that stimulate the heartbeat. SA node depolarization corresponds to the P wave on the electrocardiogram
Term: Superior Vena Definition: The second-largest vein in the body
Term: Definition: Fast rate
Term: Tricuspid Definition: The tricuspid separates the right atrium from the right ventricle
Term: Definition: The act of constricting a vessel
Term: VentricleDefinition: The ventricles are responsible for pumping to the lungs and entire body
 
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