Critical Thinking Flashcards

In-clinic situation/thinking

1
Q

Urinary System responsible for..?

A

filtering blood in order to remove waste
waste combined with water to form urine

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2
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The purpose of tricuspid and bicuspid valves?

A

to prevent the backflow of blood into the atria when ventricle retract (chamber)

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3
Q

Afferent VS Efferent

A

Afferent- carry info towards CNS
Efferent- carry info away from CNS to muscles

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4
Q

Common shapes of bacteria?

A

Vibrio - common shape
Coccus - circle shape
Spirillum - spiral shape
Bacillus - cylinder tube shape

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5
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What layers make up the heart?

A

1.PERIcardium (outermost layer, surrounds heart and secretes pericardial fluid)
2. EPIcardium (outermost layer)
3. MYOcardium (middle, thickest, muscular layer)
4.ENDOcardium (inner most layer, electrical conduction system)

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6
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PNS two branches…?

A

somatic and autonomic nervous system

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7
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Tendon VS Ligament

A

tendon: muscle to bone
ligament: bone to bone

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8
Q

9 Regions- Lower Left Region

A

Left Iliac Region

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9
Q

Bottom chamber of the heart?

A

Right and Left Ventricles

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10
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How does the left side of the heart function together?

A

left ventricle receives oxygenated blood from left atrium
sends oxygenated blood THROUGH aortic valve throughout the body

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11
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9 Regions- Upper Right Region

A

Right Hypochondriac Region

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12
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9 Regions- Upper Middle Region

A

Epigastric Region

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13
Q

Sources’ to increase Vitamin A (Retinol)?

A

good source is yellow and orange foods

oranges, egg yolks, fish oil, butter, milk

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14
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A medical assistant is providing education on bone loss and calcium regulation. Which supplement should be recommended?

A

Vitamin D

a fat soluble vitamin that regulates the absorption of calcium and aid in building bones and teeth

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15
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Function of the endocrine system?

A

organ and glands that produce, store, and release hormones

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16
Q

How does the right side of the heart function together?

A

right ventricle receives blood from right atrium
send deoxygenated blood THROUGH pulmonary valve to pulmonary artery
finally to lungs where gas exchange occurs

17
Q

9 Regions- Lower Middle Region

A

Hypogastric Region

18
Q

Patients BMI 27.3

Is this patient underweight, healthy, or over weight?

A

BMI between 25-29 indicated this person is over weight

19
Q

9 Regions- Middle Right region

A

Right Lumbar

20
Q

Top chambers of the heart?

A

Right and Left Atria

21
Q

Excessive carbohydrates within the diet can cause what… besides weight gain?

A

dental/tooth decay, elevated bs

22
Q

Function of the lymphatic system

A

prevent infection in the body
activates the body defenses
produce B and T Cells

23
Q

Function of the lymphatic system

A

prevent infection in the body
activates the body defenses
produce B and T Cells

24
Q

9 Regions- Middle Region

A

Umbilical Region

25
Q

What is the purpose of the skeletal system?

A

provides body structure and posture, protects organs from injuries

26
Q

What major mineral is responsible for fluid balance, glucose transport, acid base balance, and muscle and nerve function?

A

SODIUM- PT with cardiovascular disease should decrease sodium intake but some sodium is essential

27
Q

Function blood has within the body?

A

Carries essential oxygen and nutrients to cells
eliminating cell waste

28
Q

Functions of Skin

A

Protection
Temperature regulation
Excretion
Sensation
Vitamin D Production