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NHA pathology Flashcards

1
Q

parasitic lice infestation

A

pediculosis

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2
Q

contact with causative fungus

A

ringworm

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3
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swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body’s tissues

A

edema

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4
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normal range of potassium (K)

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3.5 to 5.2 mEq/L

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5
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normal range of red blood cell count

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4.2-5.4 /mm^3

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6
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normal range for sodium

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135-145 mEq/L

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7
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normal range for hemoglobin

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Male: 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter (g/dL)
Female: 12.1 to 15.1 g/dL

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8
Q

yeast infection is an example of a _______ infection

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fungal

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9
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The palpatory method requires the assistant to inflate the cuff ___ mm Hg above the cessation of the radial pulse.

A

30

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10
Q

are small fluid-filled blisters

A

vesicles

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11
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right upper quadrant of abdomen includes

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liver, gallbladder

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12
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left upper quadrant of abdomen includes

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stomach, spleen

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13
Q

health insurance claim form that is used by health insurance payers to process claims submitted by health care providers.

A

CMS 1500

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14
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used to document results of control testing to ensure quality results of equipment and testing materials

A

quality control log

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15
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expected range for platelets

A

130 to 400/mm3

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16
Q

caused by electrical currents from nearby wiring or equipment and results in a series of even, small spikes in the tracing.
EKG

A

AC interference

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17
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caused by muscle movement and results in irregular, jagged peaks with a shifting baseline in the tracing
EKG

A

somatic tremor

18
Q

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

A

wandering baseline

19
Q

assistant should insert the butterfly needle at a ____________angle, nearly parallel to the skin.

A

10° to 15°

20
Q

assistant should release the tourniquet within ____ minutes

A

1

21
Q

assistant should check the coding ________the glucometer is used to ensure the most accurate results.

A

every time

22
Q

CPT is a ___ digit code

A

5

23
Q

Wounds should always be wrapped from _____ to __________

A

distal to proximal.

24
Q

__________ is used to clean wound infections.

A

Hydrogen peroxide

25
Q

_____________ is used for phlebotomy procedures other than blood cultures.

A

Isopropyl alcohol

26
Q

hives, pink lesions

A

uritcaria

27
Q

category 2 codes in procedural coding used for

A

tracks provider performance measures

28
Q

modifiers in CPT are used for
- how many letters

A

indicating any special circumstances
- 2

29
Q

hot and dry skin is a symptom of

A

heat stroke

30
Q

when applying ointment to eye, put ribbon from ______ to ________

A

inner to outer

31
Q

reduces nasal membrane swelling

A

decongestant

32
Q

relieves allergy symptoms

A

anti-histamine

33
Q

referrals do not expire
t/f

A

false- they do expire

34
Q

when do you replace the biohazardous container when ___ full

A

2/3 or 3/4

35
Q

Passing abnormally large amounts of urine

A

polyuria

36
Q

tachycardia is a symptom of hypo or hyperthyrodism

A

hyperthyroidism

37
Q

common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection

A

cellulitis

38
Q

Identifies the disease or injury for which a patient was treated as a code up to 7 characters. with a period after the 3rd characters

A

ICD-10-CM

39
Q

Epstein-Barr virus causes
- transmitted by

A

mononucleosis “mono”
- saliva

40
Q

a respiratory virus that is highly contagious
- transmitted by

A

influenza
- droplets (cough/sneeze)

41
Q

tuberculosis is what kind of infection

A

bacterial

42
Q

form used by most health insurance payers for claims submitted by providers and suppliers

A

CMS 1500

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