Chapter 2 Flashcards

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1
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A physicians signature is required on :

A

A letter to a medical community comittee member.

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2
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Email is appropriate communication for a physician :

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Consulting with another physician. (Not caregivers, relatives or committees.)

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3
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HIPPA permits faxing:

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When forwarding care instructions to a nursing home.

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4
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Tachycardia

A

Rapid heartbeat

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5
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Bradycardia

A

slow heartbeat

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6
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Arrhythmia

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irregular heartbeat

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7
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Asystole

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no hearbeat

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8
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Cardiomyopathy

A

Heart disease

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9
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Cardiomegaly

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Enlargement of the heart.

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10
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Cardiopathy

A

Heart disease

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11
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Cardioplegia

A

Enlargement of the heart

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12
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The most accurate pregnancy tests come from urine collected when?

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First thing in the morning.

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13
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-ectomy means

A

Removal of

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14
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-ostomy means

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Opening made

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15
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-plasty means

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Repair of

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16
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-tomy means

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Incision made

17
Q

Dyspnea

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Difficulty breathing

18
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Apnea

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Not breathing

19
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Euphnea

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Normal breathing

20
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Tachypnea

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Rapid breathing