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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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