exam 16 (after taking comp test) Flashcards
What does S.O.A.P. stand for?
S.ubjective (What the client tells you)
O.bjective (What you see)
A.ssessment (Details observed)
P.lan (Steps to take)
What are the steps of the scientific method?
- Observe
- Research and Question
- Hypothesis
- Experimentation
- Conclusion
What is the main function of HIPAA?
protecting patient privacy regarding medical records and health data.
What federal agency oversees potential hazards in the workplace?
OSHA
What is the purpose of an aseptic technique?
prevent transmission of infection
Which agency issued the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard in 1991?
OSHA
Chain of infection
1) Infectious agent
2) Reservoir
3) Portal of exit
4) Mode of transmission
5) Portal of entry
6) Susceptible host
What is not an example of a parasite?
bacterium
What is the correct term for the treatment of a surface to destroy potentially pathogenic microorganisms?
Disinfection
example: wiping down a table
Explain:
Sanitize
Disinfect
Sterilize
Sanitize REMOVES bacteria from services
Disinfect KILLS bacteria and viruses (can’t get everything)
Sterilize free from ALL living organisms
What is the process of cell growth in which the original DNA is retained and new DNA is created for daughter cells?
CELL CYCLE
What is the hormone that stimulates keratinocytes to proliferate?
epidermal growth factor (EGF)
What is the primary fluid inside cells called?
cytoplasm
What type of cell is stimulated to maturity whenever an antigen binds to its surface receptors and there is a T helper cell to help the reaction?
B CELL
What are the plaques that contain many complex proteins, can be affected by autoimmune disorders and assist in holding cells together?
desmosomes
