Miscellaneous Flashcards
What is the BMI formula?
Weight in lbs / height in inches² × 703 = BMI
What is the repiration rate for adults?
Newborns?
12 to 20/min
30-50/min
What is the average heart rate for an adult?
Newborn?
60 to 100/min
120 to 160/min
What steps are necessary for asepsis?
- Sanitization
- Disinfection
- Sterilization
What is the correct order for putting on PPE?
- Gown
- Mask
- Eye protection
- Gloves
Convert 37⁰ Celsius to Fahrenheit
37 × 9 ÷ 5 + 32 = 98.6
Auditory learning (learning styles)
Achieved by hearing the information. Can be accomplished with providing information verbally while the patient listens.
Kinesthetic learning (learning styles)
Involves movement or performing the task.
Visual learning (learning styles)
Involves reading information and seeing diagrams or graphics
Wave-scheduling
Scheduling 3 patients at the same time to be seen in the order in which they arrive. One pt being late doesn’t disrupt the providers schedule.
Modified wave scheduling
Allocating two pts to arrive at a specified time and the third to arrive approximately 30 mins later, repeated throughout the day.
Double-booking
Scheduling two pts at the same time with the same provider, often to fit in a patient who has an acute illness.
Conditioning (filing system)
Involves grouping related papers together, removing paperclips and staples, attaching smaller papers to regular sheets, and fixing damaged records.
Releasing (filing system)
Marking the form to be filed with a mark of designated preference (ready to be filed, the providers initials, using a stamp)
Indexing and coding (filing system)
Determining where to place the original record in the file and whether it needs to be cross-referenced in another section. Chart number is typically used for this.
Sorting (filing system)
Involves ordering papers in a filing structure and placing the documents in specific groups.
Storing and filing (filing system)
Securing documents permanently in the file to ensure the medical record documents do not become misplaced.
Alphabetic filing (filing methods)
Traditional system for patient records in providers’ offices and the most widely used. Files are arranged by last name, first name, and middle initial.
Numeric filing (filing methods)
Typically combined with color coding and used for larger health centers or hospitals. Method allows for unlimited expansion without the need to shift files to create room. Saves time for retrieving and filing charts, and provides additional patient confidentiality.
Subject filing (filing methods)
Used for general correspondence using the alphabetic or alphanumeric filing method. All correspondence dealing either a particular subject is placed under a specific tab with subject headings.
Define Papules
Papules are solid elevations that are less than .5 cm in diameter. A common cause is allergic eczema
Define macules
Flat areas of the skin that are a different color than surrounding skin. They have no elevation or depression.
Ex: a freckle
Define vesicles
Vesicles are small fluid-filled blisters. A common cause is herpes viral infection.
Define pustules
Pustules are pus-filled blisters. A common example is acne.
How many characters does ICD-10-CM codes have.
3 to 7 characters
CPT coding system consists of how many digits?
CPT code is a 5-digit code
What is an electronic health record (EHR)?
A record of health-related information that conforms to nationally recognized interoperability standards, can be created, managed, and accessed by authorized individuals from multiple health care organizations.
What is an electronic medical record? (EMR)
A record of health-related information about an individual that can be created, managed, and accessed by authorized individuals within a single health care organization.
What are the 5 core functions of patient-centered medical home (PCMH)?
- Comprehensive care
- Patient-centered care
- Coordinated care
- Accessible services
- Quality and safety commitments
Comprehensive care? (PCMH)
Is an approach that cares for all of the patient’s needs as a whole, not just medical/physical.
Patient-centered care (PCMH)
Positions patients and their families as core members of the team, focuses on individual needs throughout the stages of life
Coordinated care (PCMH)
Includes specialty care, hospitals, home health, community services overseen by the provider-directed medical practice. Works at creating and maintaining open communication.
Accessible services (PCMH)
Include providing tools through patient information portals
Ex: open-scheduling, extended hours, communication with providers
Quality and safety commitments (PCMH)
Delivering quality health care. Met by collecting safety data and measuring and responding to patient experiences and satisfaction
What is a matrix?
Table used for scheduling
What are the five stages of grief?
- Denial
- Anger
- Bargaining
- Depression
- Acceptance
What is Syncope?
Caused by a sudden loss of blood flow to the brain.
Symptoms include: chills, dizziness, nausea, numbness, and a pale appearance.
What is a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
TIA is caused by circulatory issues in the brain.
Symptoms: cephalgia (headache), vertigo, paralysis of one side of the body, slurred speech.
Mini stroke