2.1.1 and 2.1.2 Flashcards
A student enrolled at a medical school, who is training to become a physician.
Medical Student
Unlicensed caregiver who works primarily in doctors’ offices and clinics. They assist their medical director through a wide variety of duties.
Medical Assistant
Licensed health-care professional who is skilled in promoting and maintaining health.
Nurse
Uses sophisticated equipment and has different responsibilities. some work directly with patients , others work in labs
Medical Technician
works with patients to address needs and concerns with their family; acts as an intermediary between the patients, their families, and the hospital administration
Patient Liason
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.
Non-Physical Practitioner
A specialist physician who provides medical care to infants, children, and adolescents.
Pediatrician
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.
Other Specialist
What’s the normal range for temperature
97.8-99 degrees fahrenheit
What’s the normal range for Heart Rate
60-100 BPM
What’s the normal range for Resiportary Rate
12-20 bpm
What’s the normal range for oxygen saturation
95-99%
What’s the normal range for Blood Pressure
120/80
Equations for BMI
lbs / in2 x 703
temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
Vital Signs
The rhythmic expansion and recoil of arteries resulting from heart contraction; can be felt from the outside of the body.
Pulse
the number of breaths taken in one minute
respiratory rate
the pressure that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels
Blood Pressure
The sorting and prioritization of patients based on the urgency of their need for care.
Triage
number of beats per minute
heart rate
measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart undergoes systole (heart contracts to push blood throughout the body).
Systloic Pressure
measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart undergoes diastole (heart is at rest, allowing the chambers to fill with blood).
Diastolic pressure
instrument to measure blood pressure
Sphygmomanometer
abnormally high blood pressure
Hypertension
The process of determining which disease or condition explains a person’s symptoms and signs.
Diagnosis
abnormally low body temperature
Hypothermia
Where to take pulse?
Radial and Carotid. Just bellow the thumb and at the top of your neck
