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ADE Part 3 Flashcards

1
Q

What is being measured when an audiometry test is performed?

A

Hearing

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2
Q

What acid is secreted by the stomach during digestion?

A

Hydrochloric acid

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3
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What is not a sign/symptom of a stroke?

A

Chest pain

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4
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Measurements of a patient’s temperature, respiratory rate, pulse and blood pressure.

A

Vital signs

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5
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What precordial electrode is placed in the fifth intercostal space, where it intersects an imaginary line drawn straight down the middle of the clavicle?

A

V4

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6
Q

What is the best method to collect a wound sample?

A

Cystoscope

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7
Q

What part of the nervous system consists of nerves that branch out of our spinal cord?

A

The Peripheral Nervous System

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8
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This instrument is used to examine the inner structures of the eye.

A

Ophthalmoscope

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9
Q

The patient is uncomfortable lying flat on the exam table for an ECG test. He can be placed in the ___.

A

Fowler’s position

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10
Q

Which electrode is used for grounding on a 12 lead EKG?

A

Right leg

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11
Q

What governing body controls safety in the workplace?

A

OSHA

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12
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What artery is the head or bell of the stethoscope placed on when taking a blood pressure?

A

Brachial artery

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13
Q

What is the required distance for a Snellen eye exam?

A

20 ft

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14
Q

Define syncope

A

Fainting

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15
Q

What is a violation of the National Patient Safety Goals?

A

Patient falls off an exam table

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16
Q

What is the primary purpose for draping a patient during an exam?

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Provides comfort and modesty for patient

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17
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What is the main purpose of draping a patient?

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Provides comfort and modesty for the patient

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18
Q

What does the S on the SOAP note stand for?

A

Subjective

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19
Q

What does the O on a SOAP note stand for?

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Objective

20
Q

What does the A on a SOAP note stand for?

A

Assessment

21
Q

What does the P stand for on a SOAP note?

A

Plan

22
Q

What does the small box on an EKG measure?

A

1mm x 1mm

23
Q

What does the large box on an EKG measure?

A

5mm x 5mm

24
Q

What is the largest organ in the human body?

A

Skin

25
Q

What is a common patient identifier?

A

Patient name and DOB

26
Q

A blood disorder occurring when there are too many red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs through the bloodstream to the rest of the body is called:

A

Polycythemia

27
Q

What is the normal pulse range for adults?

A

60 to 100 bpm

28
Q

How long should a patient’s pulse be measured for?

A

1 minute

29
Q

What is the normal range for an adult BP?

A

100-120 systolic , 60-80 diastolic

30
Q

This organ is found in the upper left side of your abdomen, next to your stomach, and behind your left ribs.

A

Spleen

31
Q

This type of certification is required in the office, stating that your office meets all the standards to perform POCT.

A

CLIA

32
Q

You have just received a bath of lab reports; what is the first thing you should do with them?

A

Date them and give to provider

33
Q

What is the incubation period for viral conjunctivitis?

A

12 hours to 12 days

34
Q

Who owns the patient’s medical record in a private practice?

A

The physician/practice

35
Q

Who owns the information inside the patient’s medical record?

A

The patient

36
Q

According to the CDC, how long should you wash your hands?

A

20 seconds

37
Q

Which hormone does the pancreas secrete?

A

Insulin

38
Q

A urine specimen should be refrigerated after how long , if not testing it?

A

1 hour

39
Q

How many bones does the adult skeleton have?

A

206

40
Q

When a patient is “febrile”, they are?

A

Running a fever

41
Q

The chief complaint should always be written in:

A

Patient’s own words

42
Q

Bacteria that grows in the presence of oxygen:

A

Aerobe

43
Q

Bacteria that grows without oxygen:

A

Anaerobe

44
Q

What is not part of the six C’s of charting?

A

Compromising

45
Q

This organ is both an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland.

A

Pancreas

46
Q

True of False: TB is caused by a mycrobacterium

A

True

47
Q

What would you do if a patient communicated to you that he/she is being physically abused?

A

Tell the provider

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