NHA pathology Flashcards
parasitic lice infestation
pediculosis
contact with causative fungus
ringworm
swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body’s tissues
edema
normal range of potassium (K)
3.5 to 5.2 mEq/L
normal range of red blood cell count
4.2-5.4 /mm^3
normal range for sodium
135-145 mEq/L
normal range for hemoglobin
Male: 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter (g/dL)
Female: 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL
yeast infection is an example of a _______ infection
fungal
The palpatory method requires the assistant to inflate the cuff ___ mm Hg above the cessation of the radial pulse.
30
are small fluid-filled blisters
vesicles
right upper quadrant of abdomen includes
liver, gallbladder
left upper quadrant of abdomen includes
stomach, spleen
health insurance claim form that is used by health insurance payers to process claims submitted by health care providers.
CMS 1500
used to document results of control testing to ensure quality results of equipment and testing materials
quality control log
expected range for platelets
130 to 400/mm3
caused by electrical currents from nearby wiring or equipment and results in a series of even, small spikes in the tracing.
EKG
AC interference
caused by muscle movement and results in irregular, jagged peaks with a shifting baseline in the tracing
EKG
somatic tremor
caused by poorly attached electrodes or patient movement and results in a gradual shift of the tracing away from the center of the paper.
EKG
wandering baseline
assistant should insert the butterfly needle at a ____________angle, nearly parallel to the skin.
10° to 15°
assistant should release the tourniquet within ____ minutes
1
assistant should check the coding ________the glucometer is used to ensure the most accurate results.
every time
CPT is a ___ digit code
5
Wounds should always be wrapped from _____ to __________
distal to proximal.
__________ is used to clean wound infections.
Hydrogen peroxide
