Certification Exam Review Pt.2 Flashcards
Hypertension
high blood pressure
Hydrotherapy
application of water in the treatment of disease
Pituitary gland
the “master” gland of the human body
What does a tray for a pelvic exam include?
lubricant, vaginal speculum, and gloves
What does the U.S health care system rely heavily on?
Private health insurance
What are characteristics of infantile eczema?
associated with red, raised pruritic scaly areas in the cheek, scalp and diaper area
What is the most important muscle to aid in breathing?
diaphragm
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
mysterious condition which kills apparently health infants between the age of 4 weeks and 7 months
Physiology
study of the function of living organisms
Endocrinologist
type of physician that would diagnose and treat disease and malfunction fo the glands of internal secretion
What may precipitate individual attacks of asthma?
volatile irritants from organic solvents, inhalation of cold air, and exposure to mists and ducts
What does gonococcus bacteria cause?
Gonorrhea
What does a papanicolaou smear detect?
detects cervical cancer
What is the abbreviation for immediately?
STAT
Hepatits is the inflammation of ?
the liver
Benign
a tumor that is non progressive and not life threatening
Occult
hidden
What is the combing form for women?
gyneco
What type of injection is a Z-tract injection given in the gluteal muscle to the buttocks?
Intramuscular Injection
What is the abbreviation for blood pressure?
BP
What suffix means plastic repairs?
oplasty
Villus, villi
tiny microscopic projections in the wall of the small intestine which absorb nutrients into the blood stream
Hot packs are a from of physical therapy that provide..
Moist heat and superficial heat
What is the facial bones composing the massive upper jawbones called?
Maxillary bone
How much does medicare pay?
80%
Sonogram
technique that employs high frequency, inaudible sound waves which bounce off body tissues and then recorded
People who arent able to pay for medical care or who have dependent children apply for?
medicaid
What needs to be checked to establish eligibility for the medicaid patient?
current ID, policy number, and social security number
Diabetes Mellitus
chronic disease of insulin deficiency of resistance
What part of the syringe and the needle may be touched?
the outside of the barrel
Sedative
a mild hypnotic drug that is relaxing but does not necessarily produce sleep
When performing a differential WBC count a basophil will be recognized by ?
large, red -bronze staining granules
What does a MA do when a patient must cancel an appointment?
immediately schedule another appointment
What is the first way to communicate courtesy to the telephone caller?
answer promptly, identify yourself, and ask how you may help them
Another name for Myocardial Infarction(MI)
heart attack
Galactose is a product of the digestion of
milk
What should the MA do when a patient starts feeling faint during a venipuncture procedure?
have the patient put her head between her knees and hold the smelling salt under
Auscultation is done with what instrument?
stethoscope
AIDS stands for
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
What position is done when a patient is having a vaginal examination?
lithotomy position
What does Osteo mean?
bone
Poikilocytosis
variation in the shape of the red cell
During galvanic electric stimulation the patient..
must be attended to at all times
What should an ultrasound NOT be used for?
tumors
Thermography
a diagnostic technique which affects regions of heat and cold in the body
What are hemostatic forceps used for?
are used to clamp off small vessels and bleeders
What suffix means pain?
algia
What should an MA do when a patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm?
apply direct pressure
Encephalitis
inflammation of the cerebellum
Abbreviation for “four times a day”
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