2.1.1 and 2.1.2 Flashcards

1
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A student enrolled at a medical school, who is training to become a physician.

A

Medical Student

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2
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Unlicensed caregiver who works primarily in doctors’ offices and clinics. They assist their medical director through a wide variety of duties.

A

Medical Assistant

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3
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Licensed health-care professional who is skilled in promoting and maintaining health.

A

Nurse

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4
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Uses sophisticated equipment and has different responsibilities. some work directly with patients , others work in labs

A

Medical Technician

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5
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works with patients to address needs and concerns with their family; acts as an intermediary between the patients, their families, and the hospital administration

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Patient Liason

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6
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Health care provider who practices either in collaboration with or under the supervision of a physician. Some examples include nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants.

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Non-Physical Practitioner

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7
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A specialist physician who provides medical care to infants, children, and adolescents.

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Pediatrician

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8
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Many other specialists provide care at the clinic, including genetic counselors who advise families on their risk for inheriting or passing on certain diseases, and specialist physicians such as psychiatrists and cardiologists.

A

Other Specialist

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9
Q

What’s the normal range for temperature

A

97.8-99 degrees fahrenheit

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10
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What’s the normal range for Heart Rate

A

60-100 BPM

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11
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What’s the normal range for Resiportary Rate

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12-20 bpm

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12
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What’s the normal range for oxygen saturation

A

95-99%

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13
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What’s the normal range for Blood Pressure

A

120/80

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14
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Equations for BMI

A

lbs / in2 x 703

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15
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temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure

A

Vital Signs

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16
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The rhythmic expansion and recoil of arteries resulting from heart contraction; can be felt from the outside of the body.

A

Pulse

17
Q

the number of breaths taken in one minute

A

respiratory rate

18
Q

the pressure that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels

A

Blood Pressure

19
Q

The sorting and prioritization of patients based on the urgency of their need for care.

A

Triage

20
Q

number of beats per minute

A

heart rate

21
Q

measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart undergoes systole (heart contracts to push blood throughout the body).

A

Systloic Pressure

22
Q

measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart undergoes diastole (heart is at rest, allowing the chambers to fill with blood).

A

Diastolic pressure

23
Q

instrument to measure blood pressure

A

Sphygmomanometer

24
Q

abnormally high blood pressure

A

Hypertension

25
Q

The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person’s symptoms and signs.

A

Diagnosis

26
Q

abnormally low body temperature

A

Hypothermia

27
Q

Where to take pulse?

A

Radial and Carotid. Just bellow the thumb and at the top of your neck