FINAL EXAM Flashcards
Small infectious agent that reproduces in cells of living host
Virus
Free from contamination
Aseptic
Free from all living microorganisms
Surgical asepsis
Bacterium, fungi, viruses temporary on skin
Transient flora
Chemical compounds used to kill parasite fungi or their spores
Fungicide
General discomfort
Malaise
Slow heart rate (below 60)
Bradycardia
Difference between systolic & diastolic measured in mmHg
Pulse pressure
Breathing
External respiration
Cessation of breathing
Apnea
Not enough oxygen for bodily function
Hypoxia
Likely course of disease/illness
Prognosis
Likelihood of developing disease/illness
Risk factor
Enlarged or swollen
Distention
Farsightedness
Hyperopia
Patent
Open
Age related farsightedness
Presbyopia
Bacteria, virus, microorganisms that can cause disease
Pathogen
Organisms that do not cause disease
Nonpathogen
Destroys microorganisms but not its spores
Disinfection
Opportunistic infection
Usually host with a weakened immune system
Febrile
Fever
Fast breathing
Tachypnea
Fast pounding pulse
Bounding
Difference in minutes
Time between # of beats of heart and # of beats of pulse
Pulse deficit
Discomfort when breathing while lying down
Orthopnea
Cyanosis
Bluish color
When heart muscles contract
Systole
Long lasting disease/condition
Chronic
Nearsightedness
Myopia
Swelling
Edema
Vision condition that causes blurred vision
When the cornea is irregularly shaped
Astigmatism
Hole in part of the body
Perforation
Pallor
Pale skin
Bacteria/microorganisms that live on/in the body
Normal flora
Free from disease causing microorganisms
Medical asepsis
Without fever
Afebrile
Fast heart rate (over 100)
Tachycardia
Irregular heartbeat
Arrhythmia
Transfer of gases between blood cells
Internal respiration
Difficult breathing (shortness of breath)
Dyspnea
Low level of oxygen in the blood
Hypoxemia
When heart muscles relax and heart chambers fill
Diastole
Abrupt onset, short duration
Acute
Clarity of vision
Visual acuity
Skin redness
Erythema
Pinching up of portion of skin
Turgor
Hearing loss due to natural aging
Presbycusis
Crackling sound of lungs
Crepitus
Right eye
OD
Left eye
OS
Both eyes
OU
Right ear
AD
Left ear
AS
Tx
Treatment
Dx
Diagnosis
PE
Physical examination
With
C with line over the top
Without
S with line over the top
STAT
Immediately
Rx
Prescription
UA
Urinalysis
Po
By mouth
IM
Intramuscular
SC
Subcutaneous
Ht
Height
Wt
Weight
BP
Blood pressure
LMP
Last menstrual period
VS
Vital signs
What is used to sterilize articles in medical office?
Autoclave
What does it mean if something is sterile?
Free of all living microorganisms and its spores
Temp and pressure for autoclave
250 degrees
15lbs
What is autoclave tape used for
Show that it’s been through autoclave
Does not ensure sterility
Best way to determine effectiveness of sterilization process
Biologic indicators
Purpose of measuring pulse
Checks heartrate and rhythm
Where do you take apical pulse
5th intercoastal space and at the apex of the heart
Control center for involuntary respiration
Medule
What does pulse oximetry provide
Oxygen level of blood
Normal oxygen saturation for adult
94-99%
What does blood pressure measure?
Systolic measures pressure in blood vessels when heart beats and diastolic measures pressure in blood vessels when heart is relaxed between beats
Artery used for BP
Aorta
Otoscope
Examine ear
Opthalmascope
Examine eyes
Lithotomy position
On back, feet in stirrups
Pelvis lower abdominal exams
Supine
On back face up
Breast exams, abdominal organs
Prone
Face down
Spine and structures of back
Fowlers
Sitting 60-90 degrees
Respiratory and cardiovascular
Semi fowlers
45-60 degrees
Respiratory and cardiovascular
Sims position
Laying on left side with right knee bent and left leg straight
Rectal examinations
Dorsal recumbent
On back with knees slightly bent up, feet flat on bed, ground…
Palpations
Feeling with fingers/hands
Pulse, abdominal distention
Auscultation
Listening to internal sounds of body
Heart, lungs
Inspection
Visual exam of things such as abdomen, shape, color..
Percussion
Tapping body parts with fingers/hands/small instrument
Size of body organs during physical examination