NHA Part 2 Flashcards
HaShimoto’s Disease
Immune system attacks the thyroid gland
Graves disease
Results in overproduction of thyroid hormone
SV node
Sinoatorial node continuously generates electrical impulses. Heart’s pacemaker
Relaxation phase of the heart is known as:
Repolarization
Superior
Upper part, toward cranium
Inferior
Away from head
Sagittal
Divides body into left and right parts
Transverse
Splits the body into an upper and lower half, horizontal
Normal levels for potassium
3.5-5 mEq/L
Normal levels for red blood cell count
Male: 4.7-6.1/mm^3
Female: 4.2 - 5.4/mm^3
Normal platelet levels
130-400/mm^3
Remittance advice
Itemizes all paid, denied, and allowable charges for a patient. Notifies provider of any and all claim denials
Interrupted baseline is caused by what?
Electrical disconnection or a detached electrode and results in the tracing moving into the margins of the paper
AC interference is caused by what?
Electrical currents from a nearby wiring or equipment and results in a series of even, small spikes in the tracing
Wandering baseline is caused by what?
Poorly attached electrodes or patient movement and results in a gradual shiftof the tracing away from the center of thepaper
Somatic tremor is caused by what?
Muscle movement and results in irregular jagged peaks with a shifting baseline in the tracing
Placement of v5
Left anterior maxillary line, horizontal to v4
V6 placement
Left, midaxillary line, horizontal to v4
V4 placement
5th intercostal space, left midclavicular line
V1 placement
Right margin of sternum, fourth intercostal space
Should a transdermal patch be removed 1 hour before applying a new patch?
No, the old patch should be left on for 30 min. After applying a new patch to maintain therapeutic med. Levels in blood
What is 100.4 in Celsius
(100.4 -32) x 5/9 =38
What medication is injected slowly?
Heparin that is administered subcutaneously
Which EKG leads are bipolar?
Leads I,II, III
Which leads are pericardial and unipolar
V1,v2, v3
Which are augmented leads?
aVR, aVL, aVF
Purpose of category ll codes in procedural codling
Track provider performance measures, such as preventative care for cancer disorders and substance use treatment plans
Supine
Lying face up, on back
If a pt has a below the knee amputation where would the electrodes be placed
Abdomen
An MA is measuring circumference of an infant’s head. Which of the following actions should the MA take?
A. Position infant in prone position
B. Place measuring tape so it covers infants ears
C. Place zero mark of measuring tape against infants forehead
D. Mark measuring tape and record results after visit
C
Right upper quadrant contains:
Liver, right kidney, gall bladder, pancreas, large and small intestine
Left upper quadrant contains what organ?
Pancreas, spleen, part of liver and upper portion of left kidney also contains stomach
Left lower quadrant contains which organs?
Descending colon, part of the small intestine,
Right lower quadrant contains which organs?
Appendix,
Peripheral cyanosis
Bluish discoloration of the lower extremities ( fingertips, toes, hands)
Healthy perfusion of the hands and feet's depends on adequate interaction between which two body systems? A. Muscular and digestive B. Integumentary and lymphatic C. Endocrine and skeletal D. Circulatory and respiratory
Circulatory and respiratory
An MA should follow the chain of custody guidelines for which of the following types of laboratory results? A. Digoxin levels B. Blood cultures C. Parentage testing D. Lead levels
Parentage testing. Also applied to drug screens, forensic studies, blood alcohol levels
Pc
After meals
Ac
Before meals
Hs
Hour of sleep or bedtime
prn
As needed
What is Weber test used for?
Determine if pt hearing is better in one ear than the other
Which hearing test requires positioning a vibrating tuning fork over the pt mastoid process?
Rinne test
In which hearing test do you instruct a patient to raise hand when they no longer hear any sound
Rinne test
Papules
Solid, elevations that are less than 0.5cm(0.2in.) in diameter. A commoncause is allergic eczema
Macules
Flat areas of Skin that are different color than the surrounding skin, no elevation or depression. Ex: freckle
Vesicles
Small, fluid filled blisters. Common cause is a herpes viral infection
Pustules
Pus, filled blisters. Common ex.is acne
Propranolol
Beta blocker med. Used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease. Not sublingual
Nitroglycerin
Vasodilator used to treat angina or chest pain, available in sublingual tablets and spray
Metoprolol
Same as propranolol
Atorvastatin
Used to treat high blood cholesterol, not available in sublingual form
What angle should an insulin injection be given?
90°
Scratch test, how long and how often?
Allergy skin test, 5-10 minutes long and you sit for 15 minutes to see now skin reacts
Common age for colonoscopy
45
Finger nail lengths
No more than 0.64 cm or 0.25 in.
Which EKG lead is the best to look at
Lead ll has clearest recording of heart rhythm
Cheddar
Cc, history, exam, details of problems, drugs and dosage, assessment, return visit or referral
Soap
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
Subjective
Info. Patient gives
Objective
Clinical, vital signs
In what chamber of the heart does electrical conduction begins?
Right atrium
Scratch test, how long and how often?
Allergy skin test, 5-10 minutes long and you sit for 15 minutes to see now skin reacts
Common age for colonoscopy
45
Finger nail lengths
No more than 0.64 cm or 0.25 in.
Which EKG lead is the best to look at
Lead ll has clearest recording of heart rhythm
Cheddar
Cc, history, exam, details of problems, drugs and dosage, assessment, return visit or referral
Soap
Subjective, objective, assessment, plan
Subjective
Info. Patient gives
Objective
Clinical, vital signs
aVR takes a tracing from
Right arm to left arm, to left leg
aVL takes tracing from
Left arm, right arm, left leg
aVF takes a tracing from
Left leg, right arm, left arm
