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Questions to prepare for national certification (AMT, NHA, AAMA).

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show Height and weight  
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What are vital signs?   show
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show Illegal, high potential for abuse  
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show Need written Rx, high potential for abuse  
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show Limited dependence, potential for abuse  
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show Decreased chance for abuse, can be called in to pharmacy  
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Schedule V Drugs   show
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Signs   show
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show Subjective, implied illness indicators  
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Pharmacology   show
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Pharmacokinetics   show
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show Study of how drugs act on the body in specific cells, tissues, and organs  
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show Gown, mask, goggles, gloves  
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PPE order of removal   show
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Normal adult heart rate   show
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Normal adult blood pressure   show
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show 150/90 mm Hg  
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Width of BP cuff?   show
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show 90°  
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Subcutaneous injection   show
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show 15°  
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6 rights of medication administration?   show
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55% of blood is made up of?   show
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show Hand washing  
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show 98.6° F, 37° C  
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show 2 minutes  
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show Sterilization  
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show Yellow, clear, light blue, red, gold/tiger top, mint green, dark green, lavender, grey  
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show EDTA  
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show Sodium citrate  
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show Heparin  
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What is used to clean a routine venipuncture site?   show
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show Median cubital, cephalic, basilic  
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show 2 mm  
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show Fistula  
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Electrolytes   show
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show 3-4" above antecubital collection site  
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Maximum number of venipuncture attempts from phlebotomist or MA?   show
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show 1 minute  
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show 30°  
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Needle angle for hand venipuncture?   show
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show Larger lumen, smaller needle  
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show Continuing Education Units - maintain certification, i.e. participation in workshops  
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ECG   show
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show 4th intercostal space, right sternal border  
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V2 chest lead   show
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V3 chest lead   show
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show 5th intercostal space, left mid clavicular line  
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V5 chest lead   show
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show 5th intercostal space, mid axillary line  
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Grounding lead   show
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Limb leads   show
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show Epicardium, myocardium, endocardium  
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show Kortokoff sounds - 1st is systolic, 5th is diastolic  
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Contracting phase of the heart   show
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Relaxing phase of the heart   show
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show SA node  
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show SA node, AV node, Purkinje fibers, bundle of His  
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Average amount of blood in the body?   show
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The left atrium receives oxygenated blood from the   show
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show Polarization  
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show Repolarization  
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show Time  
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ECG vertical line represents   show
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show P, Q, R, S, T  
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Segment   show
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Waveform   show
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Complex   show
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Interval   show
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Four primary characteristics of cardiac cells   show
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show Vena cava  
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The right ventricle receives deoxygenated blood from the   show
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show Carry blood away from the heart  
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show Carry blood toward the heart  
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P wave   show
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show Ventricular depolarization  
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T wave   show
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AV node pause   show
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show 40-60 bpm  
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SA node firing rate   show
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Anterior   show
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show Back of the body  
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Lateral   show
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Prone   show
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Supine   show
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show Sitting  
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Dorsal recumbent position   show
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show Laying on left side with left arm and shoulder behind body, right leg and arm sharply flexed on table, left knee slightly flexed  
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show Laying on back with buttocks on the lower end of the table with feet in stirrups  
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show Autoclave  
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Childhood immunizations   show
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Adult immunizations   show
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Pediatric dosage calculation   show
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Surgical hand washing   show
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CC   show
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Dx   show
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show Treatment  
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show Antibiotics  
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show Prescription  
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show Biopsy  
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show Now, immediately  
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PI   show
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Dys   show
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show No known allergies  
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show No known drug allergies  
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ROM   show
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show Past history  
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ROS   show
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show Family history  
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show Social history  
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show Complaining of  
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show As needed  
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show Dispense as written  
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show Label, give the following  
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sl   show
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gt/gtt   show
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show Incise, cut into  
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show Removal  
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show Crush, break  
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-opsy   show
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-scope   show
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-ism   show
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show Inflammation  
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show Opening  
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show Pertaining to  
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HIPAA   show
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Informed consent   show
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Expressed consent   show
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Visual acuity chart   show
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show Tuberculosis  
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show 70-150 mg/dl  
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show 13-17 g/dL (men), 12-15 g/dL (women)  
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show 96-100%  
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show Mid stream clean-catch  
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Best time to test urine Hcg levels   show
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Most important hand washing factors   show
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show O negative  
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Infection acquired in a medical facility   show
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show 30  
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show 21-22  
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show Fleshy portion of ring or middle finger, slightly to the side of center and perpendicular to whorls  
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show Prevent tissue fluid contamination  
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show Lavender tubes, additive tubes, non-additive tubes  
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Hypertension   show
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Hypotension   show
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show Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)  
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show Fast heart rate  
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show Slow heart rate  
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show Myocardial infarction (heart attack)  
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show Angina pectoris  
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Abnormal heart sound   show
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Heart fluttering, skipped beats, hard or fast beat   show
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Hardening of the arteries   show
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Device to help heart maintain adequate rhythm   show
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Test measuring blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing to se how the heart responds to stress - often performed on a treadmill   show
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show Greenstick fracture  
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show Closed fracture  
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Bone pierces through skin   show
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show Comminuted fracture  
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Bringing two bones closer together   show
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Increasing the angle between two bones, resulting in a straightening motion   show
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Movement toward midsection   show
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show Abduction  
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Recommended body mass index (BMI)   show
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show 55-65%  
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show Percussion hammer  
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Instrument used for auscultation of heart, lungs, and bowels   show
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show Sphygmomanometer  
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Instrument used to view eyes   show
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show Otoscope  
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Basic two dimensional radiograph commonly performed in a physician's office   show
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show CT scan  
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show MRI  
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Use of high-frequency, inaudible sound waves to produce images based on echoes   show
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Auscultation   show
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Manipulation   show
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show Use of hands and/or fingertips to assess/feel for positions and sizes of organs, masses, lumps, or other abnormalities; skin moisture/temperature, and joint flexibility  
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show Assessing density of body structures by tapping  
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Correct way to wrap a limb   show
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Maximum amount of time before suture removal   show
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show Color, odor, amount of drainage  
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# of thoracic vertebrae   show
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show 5  
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# of cervical vertebrae   show
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show Adverse reaction  
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show Allergic reaction  
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show Heat stroke  
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show Using sterile technique  
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Opening or separation of an incision site   show
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Open wound   show
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First step in medical emergency   show
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show Chest compressions  
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Clear wound drainage   show
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show Sanguineous  
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Blood tinged wound drainage   show
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Grey, green, or yellow drainage   show
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Symptoms of shock   show
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Color blindness test   show
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Test associated with rectal exam   show
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Test associated with vaginal exam   show
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show Sims position  
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show Lithotomy position  
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Instrument used for vaginal exam   show
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Position for patients with difficulty breathing   show
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show Orthostatic hypotension  
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Positions used for orthostatic vital signs   show
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Forms of sterilization   show
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show Stream, pressure, temperature, time  
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Instrument used to move instruments and supplies on a sterile field   show
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show Hemostat  
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show Bandage scissors  
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Knives of varying blades and sizes used for cutting, dissecting, and incising   show
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Instrument used to grasp, crimp, and move tissue   show
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Instrument used for scraping   show
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Outer layers of skin removed from scraping   show
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Top layers of skin are bruised and bleeding occurs below skin from blunt trauma   show
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show Incision  
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Jagged cut with irregular wound edges   show
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Small, round hole in skin and tissues from a sharp, pointed object   show
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How many times do you invert a venipuncture collection tube?   show
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Test that measures patient's response to various tones   show
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show Spirometer  
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show Buccal  
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show Sublingual  
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Medicine administered on the skin via a patch   show
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Burn with only superficial damage   show
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show Second degree burn  
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show Third degree burn  
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Excessive, uncontrolled bleeding   show
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show Hypoglycemia  
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High blood sugar   show
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Neurological condition often presenting as uncontrolled tremors or jerking movement   show
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Partial or complete loss of consciousness due to decreased circulation in the brain   show
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Skin makes up how much total body weight?   show
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Muscle most often used for IM injections   show
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Method of injection used to prevent irritation to subcutaneous tissues; skin is pulled to one side before injection and released after injection   show
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show Transient ischemic attack (TIA)  
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show Tuning fork  
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show 22 mm/s  
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show Artifacts  
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show Wandering baseline  
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show Asystole  
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show Ectopic beat  
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show Ventricular fibrillation  
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Ventricular rate of 150-300 bpm   show
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show Atrial fibrillation  
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show Premature ventricular contraction  
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Atrial contraction that occurs early   show
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show Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia  
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show Atrial flutter  
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show 1 mm x 1 mm; represents 0.1 mV vertical and 0.04 s horizontal  
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Large block on ECG paper   show
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ECG 6 second rule   show
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ECG 300 rule   show
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ECG 1500 rule   show
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Portable device that monitors heart rhythm continuously for 24-48 hours by electrodes attached to chest   show
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show Electrophysiology  
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show Aneurysm  
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Hardening and thickening of the arteries with plaque and lipid accumulation   show
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Heart fails to generate adequate blood output   show
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show Thrombus  
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show Embolism  
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Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart that causes permanent valve damage   show
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show Pericarditis  
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show Mitral valve stenosis  
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show Valvular regurgitation  
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Disease of the heart muscle   show
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show Hematoma  
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Removal of a small section of tissue for examination   show
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Removal of dead skin tissue   show
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Five types of bones   show
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Patient education steps   show
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Patient preparation for minor office surgery   show
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DTaP vaccine   show
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show Measles, mumps, rubella  
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Cranial cavity   show
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show Spinal cord  
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Thoracic cavity   show
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show Stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen, kidneys  
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show Urinary bladder, urinary structures, reproductive organs  
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show Papule  
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Solid, elevated 1-2 cm lesion   show
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Elevated, fluid-filled lesion   show
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Flat, elevated lesion   show
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show Osteoporosis  
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Type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the end of bones wears down   show
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Type of arthritis caused by excess uric acid in the joints   show
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show Epistaxis  
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Organ that produces bile and breaks down waste   show
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show Spleen  
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Organ that produces enzymes for digestion   show
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Organ that stores bile   show
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show Sends leaked interstitial fluid into the venous system, assists with immunity, and helps filter blood  
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Condition in which blood does not have enough healthy red blood cells   show
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Involuntary muscle or other movement by patient seen on ECG   show
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show Cryosurgery  
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Cutting and cauterization of skin and tissues using an electrical current   show
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show Endoscopy  
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show Laser surgery  
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show Gold/tiger  
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Tube used for coagulation studies   show
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How much urine should be collected for a specimen?   show
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show 25-27  
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How many lb in 1 kg?   show
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show Homeostasis  
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show 1 hour  
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show pH, blood, glucose  
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Components of urinalysis   show
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show Erythrocytes, leukocytes, thrombocytes  
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show Neutrophils  
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Leukocytes that increase with inflammation   show
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Essential component of hemoglobin   show
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show Metabolism  
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show Intravenous  
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Age for baseline ECG   show
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Physical examination for patients 20-40 year old   show
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show 40 years (women)  
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NPO   show
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show By mouth  
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show Every  
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h   show
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ac   show
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show After meals  
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qd   show
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qod   show
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qh   show
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show Twice daily  
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tid   show
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qid   show
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show Hour of sleep (bedtime)  
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show Every hour of sleep (bedtime)  
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show Follow up  
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show Chest x-ray  
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d/c   show
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show Black  
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show White  
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show Red  
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show Blue  
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show Shortness of breath  
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show Pain  
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Nephr/o   show
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Hepat/o   show
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show Heart  
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Ot/o   show
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Opthalm/o   show
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show Muscle  
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Oste/o   show
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Gastr/o   show
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show Blood  
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show Lung  
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Cost/o   show
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Cephal/o   show
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show Intestines  
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show Uterus  
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Oophor/o   show
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Salping/o   show
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show Testicle  
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Gravid/o   show
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show Prostate  
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show Vein  
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show Eardrum  
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show Vomiting  
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-pnea   show
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-emia   show
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show Hardening  
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-centesis   show
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-plasty   show
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-graph   show
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-uria   show
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-lysis   show
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-rrhea   show
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MA administrative duties   show
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show Take medical histories, record vital signs, explain procedures, prepare patients for exams, assist physician with exams and procedures, perform ECG, collect and prepare lab specimens (urine, blood), administer medications and injections, etc.  
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Inflammation of lungs due to aspiration, bacteria, virus, fungus, or protozoa   show
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show Bronchitis  
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show Apnea  
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Nasal drainage   show
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Painful urination   show
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Kidney stones   show
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Inflammation of the bladder   show
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Inflammation of the stomach   show
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Also known as acid reflux, condition that affects the lower esophageal sphincter   show
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show Peptic ulcer  
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Inflammation of the appendix   show
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Inflammation of diverticula in the colon   show
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Master gland that releases numerous hormones   show
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Gland that secretes thyroxine and triiodothyronine   show
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Glands that secrete corticosteroids   show
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show Pineal gland  
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Deficiency in insulin production or poor insulin usage   show
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Excess production of thyroid hormones   show
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Underactive thyroid gland   show
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show Multiple sclerosis  
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show Epilepsy  
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show Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)  
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show Myopia  
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show Hyperopia  
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show Diplopia  
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show Strabismus  
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show Astigmatism  
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show Conjunctivitis  
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show Glaucoma  
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Clouding of the lens due to protein accumulation   show
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Infection and inflammation of the middle ear   show
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Infection and inflammation of the outer ear   show
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Painful menstruation   show
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show Amenorrhea  
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show Metorrhagia  
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show Menorrhagia  
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First pregnancy   show
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show Multipara  
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show Ectopic pregnancy  
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show Hysterectomy  
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Surgical removal of the ovaries   show
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Surgical removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries   show
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Infection and inflammation of the reproductive tract   show
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Yeast infection   show
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Uterine fibroids   show
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Condition of pregnancy characterized by edema, hypertension, and proteinuria   show
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show Proteinuria  
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show Edema  
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show Spontaneous abortion  
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show Dilation and curettage (D&C)  
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show Colposcopy  
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Test to screen for cervical cancer   show
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Removal of a portion of the vas deferens   show
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Surgical procedure to lower undescended testes   show
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show Urethritis  
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Infection of the kidney   show
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show Chronic renal failure  
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show Hematuria  
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Condition characterized by painful, frequent urination   show
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show Suturing  
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-pathy   show
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-plegia   show
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show Repair  
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show Recording  
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-ostomy   show
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show Pediatrics  
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show Gerontology  
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show Hematology  
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Branch of medicine specializing in the kidneys   show
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show Otolaryngology  
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show Gynecology  
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Branch of medicine specializing in the eyes   show
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Branch of medicine specializing in cancer prevention and treatment   show
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show Cardiology  
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Branch of medicine specializing in the liver   show
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Branch of medicine specializing in the skin   show
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Branch of medicine specializing in the GI tract   show
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show Endocrinology  
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show Neurology  
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Branch of medicine specializing in the lungs   show
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Branch of medicine specializing in the medical use of x-rays or other radiation   show
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show Obstetrics  
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Branch of medicine specializing in the urinary system   show
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show Rheumatology  
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show Psychiatry  
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show Phlebotomy  
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show Antecubital fossa  
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show Below the IV site or on the other arm  
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What does a general minor surgery tray contain?   show
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What does a suture tray contain?   show
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What does a suture removal tray contain?   show
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What does a staple removal tray contain?   show
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show Betadine  
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show 1:9 bleach solution  
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show Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)  
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Federal regulatory standards that apply to all clinical laboratory testing performed on humans in the United States   show
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Organization that accredits more than 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States   show
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show Chief complaint  
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show Medical history  
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show Family history  
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Patient's past and present exposures and personal habits, such as drinking and smoking   show
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Interview technique used to question patients about organ systems   show
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What is an appropriate technique to ensure the patient was listening?   show
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Neurological test used to determine balance when the patient is standing erect with their eyes closed   show
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show 5-6  
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show Midsagittal plane  
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Imaginary plane dividing the body into upper and lower halves   show
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Imaginary plane dividing the body into front and back halves   show
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Intradermal injection needle length   show
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show 5/8-1/2"  
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Intramuscular injection needle length   show
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show Centrifuge  
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show 5 minutes  
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Normal urine color   show
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show Sharps container  
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show First thing in the morning  
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show 4-5.9%  
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Procedure used to remove earwax (cerumen)   show
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show Cholecystectomy  
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show Appendectomy  
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Surgical removal of the tonsils   show
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Surgical removal of a kidney   show
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show Bacteria  
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What color does gram positive bacteria stain?   show
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What is Gram's method?   show
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show 72 hours  
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What type of urine collection is required for culture and sensitivity testing?   show
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show SOAP method  
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Describes the patient’s current condition in narrative form, including chief complaint   show
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Documents objective, repeatable, and traceable facts about the patient’s status   show
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show Assessment  
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show Plan  
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show Double-booking  
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show Cluster scheduling  
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show Wave scheduling  
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show Modified wave scheduling  
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Most common scheduling; patient given an appointment based on length of time needed   show
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show Underbooking  
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show Health insurance  
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Insurance that covers only specific medical expenses   show
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Federal government program for those who qualify due to low income   show
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show Medicare  
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show Prepaid health plans  
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Health insurance provided to a group, usually employees, which provides coverage in the form of a lump sum payment or periodic payments   show
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show Deductible  
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show Copayment  
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Reimbursement is made to the provider based on a predetermined reimbursement leveL   show
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Medicare Part A   show
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show Supplemental insurance; medically necessary physician services, outpatient hospital and physical therapy services, speech pathology, etc.  
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show Managed care plans that save out-of-pocket costs + extra benefits such as prescription drugs, dental care, and eye exams  
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show Prescription drug plan  
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show PPO  
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Prepaid medical service plan where patients must use contracted providers   show
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Covers most health care services for veterans, their dependents and survivors   show
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show TRICARE  
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Codes used for reporting various diagnoses   show
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show ICD-10-CM  
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Listing of standardized alphanumeric codes medical coders use to report services   show
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What are the four stages of the infectious process?   show
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Organisms establish presence in the susceptible host   show
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show Prodromal stage  
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show Acute illness  
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show Convalescent stage  
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show Causative organism, reservoir, method of exit, mode of transmission from reservoir to host, susceptible host, and mode of entry into the host  
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What is the inflammatory response?   show
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show Redness, warmth, swelling, pain, loss of function  
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What are the two indications of systemic inflammation?   show
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show Universal level of precautions used when caring for any patient  
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show Contact, droplet, airborne  
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show Contact precautions  
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show Droplet precautions  
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Wearing a respirator is using   show
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What is the role of the MA in surgical asepsis?   show
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What are the four environmental safety measures?   show
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show 320° F for 1 hour  
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What temperature and time is used to sterilize instruments with steam in the autoclave?   show
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show 12-20 breaths per minute  
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show Systolic 100-139, diastolic 60-79  
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Hypothermia is defined as a temperature below   show
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What are the causes of hypothermia?   show
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Fever is defined as a temperature above   show
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What are the causes of fever?   show
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What is the role of the MA in the physical exam?   show
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show 3 mm  
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show 2.4 mm  
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show Urinalysis (dipstick and tablet reagent), occult blood, urine Hcg, blood glucose, ESR, Hgb, Hct, strep A, and ovulation testing  
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show Hematology, coagulation studies, blood chemistry, immunology, and microbiology  
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show Colonoscopy  
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show Bronchoscopy  
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show Pulse oximeter  
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Insertion of a catheter into a patient's artery or vein so that dye and x-ray viewing can be used for diagnostic purposes   show
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show Pounds / 2.2  
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Kilograms to pounds   show
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show PPE, CPR mask, one-way breathing valve device, bag-valve-mask, oxygen, first aid supplies, necessary medications  
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show Apply direct pressure to the area, apply new dressing and continue pressure when dressing is soaked with blood, elevate area above heart level  
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show Apply cool compress for pain relief and prevent infection by applying a dry sterile dressing  
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show Cool skin with cold water or compress and apply a dry sterile dressing  
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How do you treat third-degree burns?   show
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How do you help a choking patient?   show
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show Keep patient calm, warm, and quiet; monitor and record vitals, administer nitroglycerine per physician's order, apply oxygen, perform ECG, be prepared to perform CPR  
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show Give a form of simple sugar (juice, crackers, candy), perform a finger-stick blood glucose test, give a form of protein (milk, meat, peanut butter) if level remains low  
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How do you treat hyperglycemia?   show
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show Move items away from patient, make sure clothing isn't affecting circulation, monitor for excessive saliva or vomiting and move patient to side if needed, allow rest and privacy, transport to hospital per physician's orders  
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show Assess ABCs, administer supplemental oxygen, position patient's extremities above heart level, closely monitor vitals, provide support, transfer to emergency services  
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show Assist patient to lay down, apply cool cloth or ammonia to stimulate consciousness, assess ABCs, monitor vitals, elevate legs higher than head, keep patient warm, calm, and quiet  
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Breaking down of organic matter   show
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Building up of components of cells such as proteins and nucleic acids   show
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Chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life   show
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What nutrients does the human body need for growth, energy, and development?   show
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Deficiency of nutrients   show
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show B, C  
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Which vitamins are fat soluble?   show
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show Superior  
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show Inferior  
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show Anterior  
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Back side of the body   show
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show 18%  
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Common human phenomenon characterized by an intense fear or dread related to a known or unknown cause   show
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show Stress  
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show Self-esteem  
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Who developed the Theory of Psychosocial Development?   show
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At what age would a child develop autonomy vs. shame and doubt?   show
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show 12-20 years  
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Who developed the Theory of Developmental Learning?   show
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show Sensorimotor (birth-2 years), preoperational (2-6 years), concrete operational (7-11 years), formal operations (12-adult)  
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show Kübler-Ross  
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show Denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance  
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show Displacement  
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What is the assignment of feelings or motivation to another person, place, or thing?   show
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What are learned external behaviors and internal thought processes that are used to decrease discomfort and pain?   show
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What is the demonstration of behavior characteristics from a earlier developmental stage?   show
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show Active listening, asking open-ended questions to gain further understanding, paying attention to patient's non-verbal communication (gestures, facial expressions, etc.) as well as verbal communication  
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show 3  
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As an MA doing phone triage, how can you manage the physician's time?   show
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show Giving any information about the patient's diagnoses, test results, medications, or procedures  
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Instance of negligence or incompetence on the part of a professional   show
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show Active patient file  
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show Inactive patient file  
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Patient is deceased, has moved, or has reached legal age limit   show
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show Shredding  
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Medical records filed by the units of the patient's name   show
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show Numeric filing system  
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Medical records are filed in coordination with number and/or letters and each letter, group of letters, number, or group of numbers is designated with a specific color   show
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show The medical facility  
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show Physicians' Desk Reference  
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Documenting information in a medical record, including reports, test results, and consultation notes   show
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Contains all rules and protocols relevant to the medical office   show
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Drugs that prevent and treat infections   show
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Drugs that prevent vomiting   show
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Drugs that relieve pain without causing anesthesia   show
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show Antibiotics  
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show Anti-inflammatory  
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show Intravenous (IV)  
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show Topical  
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