NHA3 Flashcards

1
Q

Cryosurgery

A

An extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells

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2
Q
Which of the following should an MA use on a partial thickness burn?
A. Skin closure application
B. Nonadherent dressing
C. Lubricated mesh gauze
D. Sterile gauze dressing
A

Nonadherant dressing

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3
Q

Normal heart rate of 6 year old

A

70 to 130/ minute

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4
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Normal respiratory rate for 6 year old

A

18 to 30/minute

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5
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Normal blood pressure for 6 year old

A

Systolic : 78-112

Diastolic: 50-79

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6
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Normal temp. For 6 year old

A

97.9-99.6

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7
Q

Convert 5’7 to centimeters

A

170

Convert 5’7 to 67inches then multiply by 2.54

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8
Q

Expanded problem focused history

A

Includes systems related to chief complaint but does not include family or social history

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9
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Problem focused history

A

Concentrates only on chief complaint

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10
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Comprehensive history

A

Review of chief complaint, all systems related and unrelated to chief complaint, family history, social history and a detailed medical history

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11
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Detailed history

A

Review of chief complaint, systems related, and a pertinent family, social, and medical history

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12
Q

If epinephrine is included with an anesthetic its purpose is:

A

To reduce bleeding at the site

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13
Q

What is an ancillary diagnostic service

A

Services that confirm a patient’s diagnosis, example: pathology and radiology

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14
Q

Customary fee

A

Range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area

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15
Q

G.e.r.d.

A

Acid reflux

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16
Q

Ventricular depolarization appears/happens where on the EKG

A

QRS complex

17
Q

What medical record is a patient entitled to

A

Lists of meds with diagnosis

18
Q

Epstein-Barrvirus can cause what other conditions?

A

Mononucleosis

19
Q

What is normal BMI

A

18.5-24.9

20
Q

What BMI is considered obese?

A

BMI of 30 or greater

21
Q

What is a clean up kit?

A

Used to safely dispose of unidentified and possiblybiohazard materials in a clinical setting

22
Q

What quadrant of the abdomen houses the gallbladder

A

Right upper quadrant of the abdomen

23
Q

How many ml per tablespoon

A

15ml

24
Q

Goniometer

A

Measures joint movement in a single-plan

25
Q

Hemostat use in surgical procedures

A

Grasping and clamping blood vessels

26
Q

Tonometer

A

Used to measure intraocular pressure

27
Q

When administering ear drops to a three yearold how do you do it?

A

Ear facing up with earlobe pulled down and back

28
Q
What is a symptom of heatstroke
A. Hot skin
B. Bradycardia
C. Excessive sweating
D. Slow breathing
A

A

29
Q

What causes emphysema?

A

Contact with coal, wood dust, smoking

30
Q

Atelectasis

A

Collapsed lung

31
Q

Carcinoma of larynx

A

Linked to alcohol and tobacco consumption

32
Q

Pediculosis

A

Lice

33
Q

Insulin injection angle

A

45-90

34
Q

Kyphosis

A

Humpback, curvature of the thoracic spine common result of aging

35
Q

Advance beneficiary notice

A

Given to pt prior to receiving treatment,procedure,etc.that notifies you Medicare may deny payment