Clinical Flashcards

0
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Common tests for red top tube?

A

Serum chemistry, serology, blood banks

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1
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of CPR compressions per minute?

A

120

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2
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Oral temp fever?

A

Above 100F (37.8C)

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3
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Normal temp

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F- 97.6-99.6

C- 36.4-36.7

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4
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If there was an electrical fire which is proper fire extinguisher?

A

Class C

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5
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Which situation is it appropriate for another physician to discuss a pts info?

A

Consulting with another physician

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6
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An area Of dead myocardial tissue

A

An infarct

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7
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Ability to breathe comfortably in upright position

A

Orthopnea

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8
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Inflammation of sweat gland

A

Hidradenitis

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9
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To find atrial rate

A

P-P interval.

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10
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To find ventricular rate

A

R-R interval

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11
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The 1500 method?

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(Best on Fast rhythms)

Can be used for atrial P-P or Ventricular R-R
Count the number of small boxes from beginning of 1st (p) to the end of the second (p) or r-r, then divide by 1500

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12
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The sequence method

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Remember 300/150/100/75 – used on irregular rhythms!!

Start at R wave and count the # of big boxes from one r wave to the next, whatever ever # in the sequence it ends is the answer

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13
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The 6sec method

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(Works in any situation, great for irregular rhythms)

Hash marks at the top represent 3sec intervals, 3 hashes is 6 seconds. Count the number of QRS complexes in the 6 sec interval. Multiply by 10 = answer!

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14
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Calculate P-R interval?

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Count #small boxes from p-q & multiply by 0.04

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15
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Count Q-S Interval

A

Count small boxes from q-s and multiply by 0.04

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16
Q

Order of draw?

A
You (yellow)
Better (blue)
Run (red) 
Real (red/gray:"tiger top")
Good (green)
Lover ( lavender) 
Girl (gray)
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17
Q

Use word processing software to create?

A

Transcripts

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18
Q

Condition of insufficient blood clotting cells

A

Thrombocytopenia

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19
Q

Before seeing physician, pt should not have to wait longer then?

A

15-20 mins

20
Q

An out guide

A

Place marker

21
Q

Fifth priority mail

A

Magazines and newspapers

22
Q

Disadvantage of wave scheduling

A

Pts become annoyed because they have apps at the same time

23
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Record of all employees, earnings, deductions, and other info is called

A

Employee financial listing

24
Q

Policy section of policy and procedures manual includes the

A

Office hours

25
Q

Reflects ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine

A

Specific gravity

26
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Ketones are

A

By products of fat metabolism and will be present in the urine of a pt restricting calories and carbs

27
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pH of urine

A

Will determine if the urine is acidic or alkaline

28
Q

Tympanic thermometer is used in the

A
Ear:
on the (tympanic membrane in the inner ear)
29
Q

Symptoms of shock include

A

Hypotension and a weak thready pulse

Due to the inability of the body to deliver enough o2 to supply the body’s needs

30
Q

Morphology of cocci bacteria

A

Spherical or round

And can occur alone or in pairs

31
Q

Morphology of bacilli

A

Rod shaped

32
Q

Morphology of spirilla bacteria

A

Spiral in shape

33
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Spirochete

A

Tightly coiled spirilla

34
Q

3 most important factors in hand washing

A

Friction, soap, and warm running water.

35
Q

Bi manual pelvic exam, what will the MA need to have available

A

Exam gloves, and water-soluble lubricant

36
Q

Portion of Brain responsible for balance and movement

A

Cerebellum

37
Q

Artery carries oxygenated blood to the body pumped from the left ventricle is the

A

Aorta

38
Q

True about arbitration

A
It is binding 
Can prevent a lengthy trial 
Both parties must agree to it 
A third party attempts to bring a settlement 
May be used in malpractice cases
39
Q

Nullipara means?

A

A woman who never gave birth to a live child

40
Q

Plural for “bursa”

A

Bursae

41
Q

Incomplete expansion of the lung

A

Atelectasis

42
Q

Hormones secreted by anterior pituitary

A

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Leutinizing hormone (LH)
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Prolactin

43
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Functions of the liver

A

Formation of bile and urea
Storage of sugar as glycogen
Detoxification of harmful substances

DOES NOT: form insulin!

44
Q

Major function of large intestines

A

Break down fats

45
Q

Structure responsible for production of progesterone to maintain Pregnancy until the placenta is formed?

A

Corpus luteum

46
Q

Freud was the first person to discuss what concept in psychology?

A

Unconscious mind

47
Q

Mallows hierarchy of needs

A

Pyramid from top to bottom:

Self-actualization 
Self esteem
Love & belonging 
Safety and security 
Physiological needs
48
Q

Examples of Piaget’s sensorimotor stage of development

A

Placing objects in mouth
Watching pinwheel turn
Playing peek a boo
Rubbing face on a soft blanket

NOT:
Drawing a pic of a apple