H.S 1 Final Exam Flashcards
Trachycardia
fast or rapid heartbeat
Bradycardia
slow heartbeat
Cardiology
study of the heart, cardiovascular system, and blood vessels
Cardiologist
physicians who study the heart
Nephrology
study of the kidneys
Nephritis
inflammation of the kidneys
Hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
Leukocyte
White Blood Cells
Splenectomy
Appendectomy
Dysuria
Myalgia
Arthralgia
Gastritis
Pericarditis
endocarditis
rhinoplasty
colostomy
craniotomy
pharyngitis
WHO
World Health Organization
OSHA
Occupational Health and Safety Administration
MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheets
Assault
Threatening someone
Battery
Physically beating someone
DNR
Do Not Resuscitate
PPO
Prefered Provider Organization, high monthly premiums for health insurance.
HMO
Health Maintenance Organization, lower monthly premiums
PPE
Personal Protective Equipment
LTCF
Long Term Care Facilities
Order of Donning + Removing Gloves
Fire Extinguishers (A,B,C, ABC)
NIH
National Institute of Health
OBRA
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act
80/20 co-insurance
Abuse (physical, verbal, etc. / all types)
Treating someone with violence, and repeated multiple times upon multiple instances.
analgesic does/is
pain relief
antipyretic does/is
fever reducer
anti-inflammatory does/is
reduce inflammation
anticoagulant does/is
blood thinner
antibiotics does/is
kills bacteria
antihistamine does/is
helps with allergies
antacids does/is
relieves heartburn
Sphygmomanometer
Instrument used for measuring blood pressure, rubber cuff that is wrapped around the upper arm.
Stethoscope
instrument used to listen to the sounds made in the lungs, and the heart.
Thermometer
Instrument that measures temperature in C or F
Scale
Weigh objects in lbs. or grams, ounces, or milligrams
Snellen Chart
Chart that determines the strength of sight, seen 20 ft away and determines far-sighted or near-sighted.
What is a SOAP note?
SOAP—or subjective, objective, assessment and plan—notes allow clinicians to document continuing patient encounters in a structured way.
What are vital signs?
clinical measurements, specifically pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure, that indicate the state of a patient’s essential body functions.
Subjective
Subjective means making assumptions, making interpretations based on personal opinions without any verifiable facts.
Objective
Objective means making an unbiased, balanced observation based on facts which can be verified.
Ergonomics
an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.
2 years degree
associates degree
4 year degree
bachelors degree
bachelors + 2 year degree
Masters degree
bachelors + masters + 2 year degree
Doctorates/ pHD degree
Co-pay
Supplemental Insurance for elderly that covers the difference in coverage. Walk-in the door fee
Deductibles
The bills that add up after getting treatments. Insurance covers the bills 100% after you hit your max for the year (ex. $3,000).
Geriatric Care
3 Characteristics of an Effective Team
Mutual Respect, Healthy Interpersonal Relationships, Open Communication
Mutual Respect (Characteristics of an Effective Team)
Mutual Respect: Respect must be given to various opinions, and hurtful criticism is never appropiate.
Healthy Interpersonal Relationships (Characteristics of an Effective Team)
Healthy Interpersonal Relationships: Team members must make every effort to be cooperative, supportive, honest, and responsible.
Open Communication (Characteristics of an Effective Team)
Open Communication: Important for team members to express their opinions, using suitable verbal and non-verbal communication.
10 Attributes of an Effective Leader
- Respects others
- Communicates Successfully
- Keeps an open mind
- Adapts to change
- Demonstrates Integrity
- Works well with a group
- Maintains high standards
- Conducts productive meetings
- Practices patience
- Handles conflict appropriately
Why is an effective healthcare team so important?
All members of the healthcare team work as a cohesive unit to provide the best possible heath care for the patient.
5 elements of wellness
Physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual.
What are some practices that promote wellness?
Weight control facilities, health food stores, nutrition services, stress reduction counseling, habit cessation management.
What are some Standard Precautions for preventing the spread of infection?
Hand hygiene.
Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, masks, eyewear).
Respiratory hygiene / cough etiquette.
Sharps safety (engineering and work practice controls).
Safe injection practices (i.e., aseptic technique for parenteral medications).
Sterile instruments and devices.
What is a certificate?
A document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something. a document attesting to the fact that a person has completed an educational course.
What is a license?
A permission granted by competent authority to engage in a business or occupation or in an activity otherwise unlawful. a hunting license. : a document, plate, or tag evidencing a license granted.
How long should someone wash their hands?
Atleast 20 seconds, and this can increase to 4 minutes.
Insurance coverage for the elderly
Medicare
Insurance covering those in financial need
Medicaid
Medigap
Plan that allows care at the lowest possible cost
Telemedicine
Allows medical care for those in rural areas
Tricare
Insurance for military personnel
Health Maintenance Organization
It’s an HMO, and is a plan that allows care at the lowest possible cost
Medicare
Insurance coverage for elderly
Medicaid
Insurance covering those in financial need
Leukocyte
white blood cell
splenectomy
surgical removal of spleen
appendectomy
surgical removal of appendix
dysuria
difficult, or painful urination
myalgia
muscle pain
arthralgia
artery pain
gastritis
inflammation of the stomach
pericarditis
inflammation around the heart
endocarditis
inflammation within the heart
rhinoplasty
surgical correction of the nose
colostomy
surgical correction of bowel, large intestine, and colon
craniotomy
surgical correction of the skull
pharyngitis
inflammation of throat/ pharynx
Hippocrates invented/discovered…?
He stressed importance of note taking, and observational skills. Disease was of natural consequences not supernatural, and proper diet/ cleanliness helps avoid illness.
Hippocrates was the father of…?
medicine
Physicians still take the ________ Oath, an oath of ethics named after the father of medicine.
Hippocratic oath
Barton founded the…?
American Red Cross
Salk founded/developed…?
Developed the polio vaccine
Lister founded/developed…?
Found a way to prevent in wounds during, and after surgery. He applied the Germ Theory to surgery, and Lister’s Antisepsis System is the basis of modern infection control.
Jenner founded/developed…?
Created the small pox vaccine (also the worlds first vaccine), the Father of Vaccinology, also made the vaccines for cowpox.
