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MA11 FINALS Flashcards

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anorexia nervosa

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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.

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aphonia

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Loss of ability to produce sounds.

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apnea

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Abnormal, periodic cessation of breathing

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calorie

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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.

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catabolism

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the process of breaking down molecules into smaller molecules resulting in energy being released.

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code of ethics

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contains standards of ethical behavior for healthcare executives in their professional relationships

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confidentiality

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is a legally protected right of patients.

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continuity of care

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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.

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damages (as it relates to a lawsuit)

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monetary settlement the defendant pays the plaintiff in a civil case for loss or injury

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defamation

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Intentionally saying something false about another person which causes harm.

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disinfection

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the process of cleaning something, especially with a chemical, in order to destroy bacteria.

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dyspnea

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Difficult or painful breathing

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13
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EMR

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An electronic record of health-related information about an individual.
-An electronic version of a paper record

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emancipated minor

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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.

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expressed consent

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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.

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fraud

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Deceiving (lying) to a person or party for monetary again.

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17
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Good Samaritan Law

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-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.

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hypotension (and the normal reading for this)

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Condition of low blood pressure.
Normal Hypotension: 90/60

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implied consent

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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.

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invasion of privacy

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Disclosing private facts without the consent of the individual or intrusion into a person’s personal life.

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libel

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published false statement that is damaging to a person’s reputation; a written defamation.

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living will

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Provides instructions about life sustaining medical treatment to be administered or withheld when the patient has a terminal condition.

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Mandated reporting (who are mandated reporters and what types of Information that is required to report)

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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)

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Medical durable power of attorney

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-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)

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25
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Medical malpractice insurance

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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)

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metabolism

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The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

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27
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mineral (what they are also known as)

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naturally occurring in organic substances

Electrolytes: minerals with electric charge

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orthopnea (and which patients typically have this)

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Condition in which a person must sit or stand to breathe comfortably.

Patients with: COPD or congestive heart failure

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29
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PHI

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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.

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30
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Patient Self- Determination Act

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Requires most healthcare institutions to inform patients of their rights to make decisions and the facility’s policies respecting advance directives.

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31
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privacy

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Being free from unwanted intrusion.

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32
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professional ethics

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Codes of conduct stated by an employer or professional association.

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33
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sanitization

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the cleaning process that reduces the number of microorganisms to a safe level.

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34
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slander

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the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation.

spoken defamation

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35
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spirometer (and what it measures)

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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.

36
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sphygmomanometer

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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.

37
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statute of limitations

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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.

38
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sterilization

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the process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.

39
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tickler file and how often is it used

A

A chronologic file used as a reminder that something must be dealt with on a certain date.

ex. calendar, planner, reminder

40
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The Healthcare fraud statute

A

Prohibits intentionally defrauding any healthcare benefit program.

41
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act

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Prohibits employment discrimination based on color, race, gender, religion, or national origin.

42
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Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

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Purpose of the act was to make organ donation easier for people.

43
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written consent

A

a document governing bodies within companies can adopt resolutions and take action.

44
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Where the starting point is that the provider has for a “review of systems” exam (can a medical assistant perform this review of systems)

A

Starts from the head down. The MA cannot perform this review. Only assist.

45
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How the plaintiff and the defendant are in civil and criminal cases

A

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.

46
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Indexing for titles for names

A

Last name, First name
Alphabetical order

47
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Causes of hypertension (idiopathic & secondary)

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Idiopathic: obesity, high blood, sodium, high cholesterol, family history, and race

Secondary: Anything caused by a pathological condition.

48
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How often a provider renews their DEA license?

A

Every 3 years (Ch 17)

49
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Cholesterol-where is it created, where is it found, what is it used for?

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Created in the liver, found in blood of human body and animal foods, used to help hormones

50
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How to sanitize an instrument?

A

Rinse in cold running water, same time cleaning, rinse in hot water, dry with clean towel and air dry.

51
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Lithotomy, Trendelenburg, Dorsal Recumbent, knee-chest, Fowler’s & Semi-Fowler’s, Supine Exams used?

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52
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Common artery used to take blood pressure?

A

Brachial artery

53
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Indexing rules for hyphenated names

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Hyphenated names, which name comes first before the hyphen.
Becomes one name

54
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Dieting guidelines for Myplate

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Half: fruits and vegetables
Quarter: grains
Half of the quarter: whole grains
2nd Quarter: proteins
+ 1 dairy item

55
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treatment methods for bacterial and viral infections

A

Bacterial: Antibiotics
Viral: Relieving the infection until goes away

56
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What condition the DASH diet is used for?

A

Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension

Used for Hypertension

57
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Subjective & objective information as it pertains to patient information

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Subjective: Symptoms
Objective: Signs (things we can measure)

58
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Common site used to obtain a pulse on a child or an infant

A

Apical pulse

59
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What type of information is in the employee handbook?

A
60
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The CDC recommendation for adequate handwashing

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61
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What you will see with latent infections?

A

Cycle of relapse and remission

62
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Types of foods are complete proteins

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Food that have all the essential amino acids
Ex.
Fish, meat, poultry, dairy and eggs, quiona, buckwheat, and chia seeds

63
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Recognize signs and symptoms

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64
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Characteristics of pulse

A

-rate
-rhythm
-volume

65
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Why would a provider perform manipulation of a patient while conducting a physical exam

A

Range of Motion

66
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Conditions that are caused by deficient in Vitamin A, Vitamin K

A

Vitamin A : Night Blindless
Vitamin K: Heart Arrhythmia

67
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The different methods of organizing a medical record and what the components are

A

-Chronologic
-Reverse chronologic
-Source oriented
-problem oriented
-alphabetical

68
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The different ways diseases are transmitted

A

airborne, blood-borne, and direct, indirect

69
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Diet plan options for a patient that has diabetes mellitus

A

Monitoring their carbs
Carb counting or using glycemic index

70
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What the components are that make up a legally binding contract?

A

-the offer
-acceptance
-Consideration
-legal subject matter
-competency and capacity

71
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Which vitamins are fat soluble?

A

Vitamin ADEK

72
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Type of exam a percussion hammer is used for

A

Deep tendon reflex

73
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How to make corrections in the EHR and in the paper chart?

A

Cross out and initial

74
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What diet plan should a person with cancer follow?

A

Soft and bland diet

75
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The two important things you need to wash your hands effectively

A

soap and water

76
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Which types of medical records are held to the highest level of confidentiality?

A

-psychiatric
-anything related to HIV or STDs

77
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Types of therapeutic interactions for children

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78
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Food allergies, causes, what can happen with a person that has them

A

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.

79
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What needs to be done for an EHR to be admissible as evidence in court

A

-Dated
-Time stamped
-State what you did
-Your initials
-Accurate

80
Q

Which are bacterial or viral

A

TB-bacterial
Herpes- viral
Pneumonia- bacterial

81
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if the EHR will reduce errors?

A

Yes

82
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What a provider can be charged with if they perform a procedure without obtaining patient consent?

A

battery

83
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The chain of infection (what the six stages are)

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  1. Infectious Agent
  2. Reservoir Host
  3. Portal of exit
  4. Mode of transmission
  5. portal of entry
  6. susceptible host
84
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Which dairy products are saturated fats?

A

-cheese
-cream
-ice cream
-whole and 2% milk

85
Q

Which type of exam do you use a tuning fork?

A

Weber and Rinne Tests

86
Q

Diet that a person with Celiac disease would follow?

A

Gluten-free diet

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