cert 2 Flashcards
What is the concept how a persons emotions are a result of how they interpret stimuli through the belief system?
Cognitive theory
What is the practice of performing medical tests and procedures in order to protect against future liabilty, and to document the healthcare providers judgement?
defensive medicine
Therapeutic phlebotomy may be used to treat which disorder?
polycythemia
What is the purpose of using a transport medium?
to preserve a specimen in its original state
What is a threatening or challenging event?
Stressor
Which is an internal force that pushes you to grow and improve?
inner-directedness
What is the acceptable time frame to contact a patient?
8am to 9pm
What is the result of excessive EDTA?
causes erythrocytes to shrink
What is the plural form of septum?
Septa
What is the proofreaders mark to center?
][
What is physical examination without consent considered?
Battery
License to practice is requires by who?
Each individual state
What is the difference between apical pules and radial pulse?
pulse deficit
Which type of hepatitis is delta hepatitis?
Hepatitis D
Which components move substances across cell surfaces?
Cilia
What is the worldwise database of CHAMPUS/ TRICARE?
DEERS
Mail opening duties may include?
annotating`
What do you do when interrupted by another caller?
Excuse yourself from the first caller, answer the second call, return to the first caller ASAP
Which bandages are used to apply pressure?
Roller
How long are copies of bills and order forms for supplies kept for?
10 years
What is the age range for the first MMR vaccination?
12-15 months
How often should the exposure control plan be reviewed and updated?
yearly
Which correspondence is signed by an MA?
Insurance paperwork
How are the diseases in the ICD-9-CM organized?
By body systems
Which word pertains to early symptoms that may mark onset?
Prodromal
Which vaccine is administered at birth?
Hep B
Which is most important to give new patients?
Office hours and payment plans
What is the act of intentionally misleading?
Fraud
What is the ratio measuring how fast outstanding accounts are paid?
Account receivable
Which disease does valproic acid get prescribed for?
petit mal seizures/ epilepsy
What is a PET?
the process of injecting isotopes combined with glucose
red juidicata
the matter has been decided
What is the job of the urinary system?
removes unnecessary waste products
Which is a item to be discussed at a meeting?
Agenda
What organ eliminates drugs?
Kidney
Which fracture is where the bone is broken, but one edge is wedged into the other?
Impacted fracture
Which is the main muscle involved in the act of inspiration?
Diaphragm
What is dietary not used to treat?
Peptic Ulcers
What is the name of the synovial joint between proximal radius and ulna?
Pivot
What is the difference between debit and credit totals?
Balance
Which is the structure that separates the atrium and respective ventricle?
Valve
What is the good samartian law?
Emergency care that is permitted when it is within scope of practice
Which Evacuated tube color is used for blood cultures?
Yellow
What is a malignant tumor of connective tissue?
Sarcoma
What is the name of the magnetic ink numbers on a check?
MICK code
Which drugs softens contact lenses,discolors urine, saliva, sweat?
Rifampin
What is ethylene oxide used for?
gas sterilization
hay fever, anaphylaxis, asthma and eczema are all symptoms of what?
Type 1 hypersensitivity
How often is the autoclave cleaned?
Every use
what is gon/o the combining form of?`
genitalia
How often should MA’s back up all files?
nightly
Which style of letter have lines flush left?
Full block style
Which fracture is when the bone is partially bent, partially broken?
greenstick
Which means without legal force or effect?
void
Which position would you put a patient in for abdominal surgery?
Trendlenburg
Which instrument is long and slender, explores wounds and body cavities?
probe
What is the reaction of the fight of flight system?
acts as an accelerator to meet stress
increased number of calls from increased cell division?
hyperplasia
What is the last part of the CMS1500 form?
supplier info
Body cavity divided by thoracic/ abdominopelvic?
ventral
What type of antigens does type A blood have?
type A
What requires the immediate attention of a physician?
consulting physician
What is a dilute solution of formaldehyde preservation?
formalin
which way do you tilt the head during epistaxis?
forward
What do you clean microscope lens with?
lens paper
What organization owns its own physicians?
HMO
Which cells respond to antigens?
Cell Mediated Response (T-lymphocytes)
Which is the collapse of the cardiovascular system from reduction of blood?
Shock
Where should the ground lead go if the right leg is amputated?
Thigh-abdomen
What is exocytosis?
transfer of a substance out of a cell through diffusion
Which drug detects alcohol levels in the blood?
zephiran
what deactivates HIV on contact?
bleach
