MA11 FINALS Flashcards
anorexia nervosa
prolong refusal to eat adequate amounts of food and and an altered perception of what constitutes a normal minimum body weight.
Intense fear of becoming obese.
aphonia
Loss of ability to produce sounds.
apnea
Abnormal, periodic cessation of breathing
calorie
A measurement of the energy content of food.
or
the amount of energy that is required to raise the temperature of one mL, (which is also one gram), of water by one degree Celsius.
catabolism
the process of breaking down molecules into smaller molecules resulting in energy being released.
code of ethics
contains standards of ethical behavior for healthcare executives in their professional relationships
confidentiality
is a legally protected right of patients.
continuity of care
The smooth continuation of care from one provider to another. This allows the patient to receive the most benefit and with no interruption or duplication of care.
damages (as it relates to a lawsuit)
monetary settlement the defendant pays the plaintiff in a civil case for loss or injury
defamation
Intentionally saying something false about another person which causes harm.
disinfection
the process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, in order to destroy bacteria.
dyspnea
Difficult or painful breathing
EMR
An electronic record of health-related information about an individual.
-An electronic version of a paper record
emancipated minor
Must be at least 16 years of age and usually must meet one of the following:
married
in the US military
living on his or her own and managing own money.
expressed consent
Consent that is given either by the spoken or written word.
Ex. MA asks where the patient would like her pain medication, patient states where she wants.
fraud
Deceiving (lying) to a person or party for monetary again.
Good Samaritan Law
-acts in good faith
-A person must provide treatment in a true emergency .
Care must be provided outside of a place with medical equipment .
-Provider cannot bill the patient for the care provided.
-Varies from each state.
hypotension (and the normal reading for this)
Condition of low blood pressure.
Normal Hypotension: 90/60
implied consent
Consent that is inferred based on signs, actions, or conduct of the patient rather than oral communication (using words).
Ex. MA asks patient if he can obtain BP reading, the patient removes her arm from jacket sleeve and extends it towards that MA.
invasion of privacy
Disclosing private facts without the consent of the individual or intrusion into a person’s personal life.
libel
published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; a written defamation.
living will
Provides instructions about life sustaining medical treatment to be administered or withheld when the patient has a terminal condition.
Mandated reporting (who are mandated reporters and what types of Information that is required to report)
Who: teachers, medical providers, police/fire fighters/emt)
Types of information: child or elderly abuse, human trafficking, types of violence, certain diseases (ex. Hep B/ C, HIV, anything transmissible)
Medical durable power of attorney
-Similar to a living will but includes all healthcare decisions.
-Lasts as long as person is not able to make decisions.
-Can be used when the situation is not terminal.
(an appointed person who can make decisions when unable to make decisions)
Medical malpractice insurance
A type of professional liability insurance. Protects healthcare professionals from liability related to wrongful practices resulting in injury, expense, and property damage.
(also covers the cost of defending lawsuits)
metabolism
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
mineral (what they are also known as)
naturally occurring in organic substances
Electrolytes: minerals with electric charge
orthopnea (and which patients typically have this)
Condition in which a person must sit or stand to breathe comfortably.
Patients with: COPD or congestive heart failure
PHI
Protected Health Information.
-The HIPAA Privacy Rule provides federal protections for personal health information held by covered entities and gives patients an array of rights with respect to that information.
Patient Self- Determination Act
Requires most healthcare institutions to inform patients of their rights to make decisions and the facility’s policies respecting advance directives.
privacy
Being free from unwanted intrusion.
professional ethics
Codes of conduct stated by an employer or professional association.
sanitization
the cleaning process that reduces the number of microorganisms to a safe level.
slander
the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation.
spoken defamation
spirometer (and what it measures)
An instrument that measures the volume of air inhaled and exhaled.
-Measures: the amount of air you’re able to breathe in and out and the time it takes you to exhale completely after you take a deep breath.
sphygmomanometer
an instrument for measuring blood pressure
consisting of an inflatable rubber cuff
- enabling the determination of systolic and diastolic blood pressure by increasing and gradually releasing the pressure in the cuff.
statute of limitations
The length of time legal action can be taken after an event has occurred.
When the time has expired, the court will reject the claim or lawsuit.
sterilization
the process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.
tickler file and how often is it used
A chronologic file used as a reminder that something must be dealt with on a certain date.
ex. calendar, planner, reminder
The Healthcare fraud statute
Prohibits intentionally defrauding any healthcare benefit program.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Prohibits employment discrimination based on color, race, gender, religion, or national origin.
Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Purpose of the act was to make organ donation easier for people.
written consent
a document governing bodies within companies can adopt resolutions and take action.
Where the starting point is that the provider has for a “review of systems” exam (can a medical assistant perform this review of systems)
Starts from the head down. The MA cannot perform this review. Only assist.
How the plaintiff and the defendant are in civil and criminal cases
Civil: plaintiff is the victim can be an individual or an institution. Defender: the wrong doer: can be individual, government or a business.
Criminal: plaintiff is government
defender: group of people charged of the offense.
Indexing for titles for names
Last name, First name
Alphabetical order
Causes of hypertension (idiopathic & secondary)
Idiopathic: obesity, high blood, sodium, high cholesterol, family history, and race
Secondary: Anything caused by a pathological condition.
How often a provider renews their DEA license?
Every 3 years (Ch 17)
Cholesterol-where is it created, where is it found, what is it used for?
Created in the liver, found in blood of human body and animal foods, used to help hormones
How to sanitize an instrument?
Rinse in cold running water, same time cleaning, rinse in hot water, dry with clean towel and air dry.
Lithotomy, Trendelenburg, Dorsal Recumbent, knee-chest, Fowler’s & Semi-Fowler’s, Supine Exams used?
Common artery used to take blood pressure?
Brachial artery
Indexing rules for hyphenated names
Hyphenated names, which name comes first before the hyphen.
Becomes one name
Dieting guidelines for Myplate
Half: fruits and vegetables
Quarter: grains
Half of the quarter: whole grains
2nd Quarter: proteins
+ 1 dairy item
treatment methods for bacterial and viral infections
Bacterial: Antibiotics
Viral: Relieving the infection until goes away
What condition the DASH diet is used for?
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
Used for Hypertension
Subjective & objective information as it pertains to patient information
Subjective: Symptoms
Objective: Signs (things we can measure)
Common site used to obtain a pulse on a child or an infant
Apical pulse
What type of information is in the employee handbook?
The CDC recommendation for adequate handwashing
What you will see with latent infections?
Cycle of relapse and remission
Types of foods are complete proteins
Food that have all the essential amino acids
Ex.
Fish, meat, poultry, dairy and eggs, quiona, buckwheat, and chia seeds
Recognize signs and symptoms
Characteristics of pulse
-rate
-rhythm
-volume
Why would a provider perform manipulation of a patient while conducting a physical exam
Range of Motion
Conditions that are caused by deficient in Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Vitamin A : Night Blindless
Vitamin K: Heart Arrhythmia
The different methods of organizing a medical record and what the components are
-Chronologic
-Reverse chronologic
-Source oriented
-problem oriented
-alphabetical
The different ways diseases are transmitted
airborne, blood-borne, and direct, indirect
Diet plan options for a patient that has diabetes mellitus
Monitoring their carbs
Carb counting or using glycemic index
What the components are that make up a legally binding contract?
-the offer
-acceptance
-Consideration
-legal subject matter
-competency and capacity
Which vitamins are fat soluble?
Vitamin ADEK
Type of exam a percussion hammer is used for
Deep tendon reflex
How to make corrections in the EHR and in the paper chart?
Cross out and initial
What diet plan should a person with cancer follow?
Soft and bland diet
The two important things you need to wash your hands effectively
soap and water
Which types of medical records are held to the highest level of confidentiality?
-psychiatric
-anything related to HIV or STDs
Types of therapeutic interactions for children
Food allergies, causes, what can happen with a person that has them
Cause: when the immune system overreacts to a protein in the food.
Immune system makes IgE antibody in response to the protein.
-itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, or anaphylaxis.
What needs to be done for an EHR to be admissible as evidence in court
-Dated
-Time stamped
-State what you did
-Your initials
-Accurate
Which are bacterial or viral
TB-bacterial
Herpes- viral
Pneumonia- bacterial
if the EHR will reduce errors?
Yes
What a provider can be charged with if they perform a procedure without obtaining patient consent?
battery
The chain of infection (what the six stages are)
- Infectious Agent
- Reservoir Host
- Portal of exit
- Mode of transmission
- portal of entry
- susceptible host
Which dairy products are saturated fats?
-cheese
-cream
-ice cream
-whole and 2% milk
Which type of exam do you use a tuning fork?
Weber and Rinne Tests
Diet that a person with Celiac disease would follow?
Gluten-free diet
