Certification Exam Review Pt.4 Flashcards
When using the microscope with 10x ocular and the 40x objective in place, the total magnification is..
400x
Epistaxis
medical term for nose bleed
Who could not legally act as an agent for another patient?
a minor for their younger sister
What is a patients financial account referred to ?
ledger or ledger card
What are tissues composed of?
cells
In order for a patient to be entitled to be paid in full benefits and the blue shield program, their physician must be..
a participating physician
An unacceptable procedure for a fainting victim is..
pour water over the victims face
The facial bones that composes the lower jaw are referred to as..
Mandibular bone
Why do you apply paste or jelly when running an ECG?
to reduce skin resistance
What is the longest bone in the body
femur
Where is the most common place to take someones pulse?
radial artery
Gauge numbers
determine the size of the needle
Serum
is the liquid portion of whole blood that has been allowed to clot
Where is a carotid pulse taken?
the neck
What is the nerve to be concerned with when giving an injection into the buttocks?
sciatic
What vitamin is necessary for the proper clotting of the blood?
Vitamin K
What does the word part megalo mean?
large
When a venipuncture is performed using a lavender top vacationer tube, the sample is for?
it is commonly used for hematology testing
Glucose
a simple sugar to which all forms of carbohydrates are ultimately converted
A doctors office is most concerned with?
civil and criminal law
Atriomegaly
refers to the enlargement of the atrium of the heart
Why is gram staining done ?
to determine whether a bacteria is gram positive or gram negative
Antidote
an agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug
Rhinoscope
instrument to view the inside of the nose
The word indicating the date medical insurance coverage beings is..
effective
What is the most common position for a chest x-ray?
PA and lateral
What does the word part itis mean?
inflammation
Itemized Statement
a listing of specific services rendered and fees charged
Sickle Cell
a congenital anemia occurring primarily among African Americans, which an average of one in ten carry the abnormal gene
Pathologist
one who studies disease
Large amounts of injectable medication, at least 2 ml or more are given..
intramuscularly
What position should a patient be in for a vaginal exam?
lithotomy position
Normal oral temperature
98.6 F and 37.0 C
a lipid profile includes testing for..
cholesterol
What word part means white?
leuko
Tendonitis
an inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscles
What organ directly secrete insulin into the bloodstream?
pancreas
How many bones in the body ?
206 bones
Deductible
the pre determined amount of money paid by the patient before an insurance company pays
Which group sponsors TRICARE formerly known as CHAMPUS?
the US Military
What is the most common gauge needle when performing routine phlebotomy?
20 or 21
Diuretic
an agent which affects blood pressure by increasing the flow of urine and thus reducing the volume of fluid in the body
What type of injection is given at a 45 degree angle
Subcutaneous
What does intercostal refer to?
between the ribs
Intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) is used in the treatment of ?
COPD, Pneumonia, and Emphysema
Thoracotomy
incision into the chest wall
What does the word self refer to ?
auto
What is motrin/ibuprofen ?
anti-inflammatory
Abbreviation for urine
UR
Gastroscopy
the process of viewing the stomach
Osteoporosis
a metabolic bone disorder affecting primarily postmenopausal women and is characterized by the loss of calcium and phosphate from the bone
Hemostats are a type of
forceps
The best respiratory rate can be taken by:
watching the patients chest rise and fall while appearing to take the pulse
