NHA3 Flashcards

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Cryosurgery

A

An extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells

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2
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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
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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

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18 to 30/minute

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5
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Normal blood pressure for 6 year old

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Systolic : 78-112

Diastolic: 50-79

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6
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Normal temp. For 6 year old

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97.9-99.6

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7
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Convert 5’7 to centimeters

A

170

Convert 5’7 to 67inches then multiply by 2.54

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8
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Expanded problem focused history

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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

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Concentrates only on chief complaint

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10
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Comprehensive history

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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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Detailed history

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

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12
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If epinephrine is included with an anesthetic its purpose is:

A

To reduce bleeding at the site

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13
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What is an ancillary diagnostic service

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

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14
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Customary fee

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

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15
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G.e.r.d.

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Acid reflux

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16
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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

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
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How many ml per tablespoon

24
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Goniometer

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Measures joint movement in a single-plan

25
Hemostat use in surgical procedures
Grasping and clamping blood vessels
26
Tonometer
Used to measure intraocular pressure
27
When administering ear drops to a three yearold how do you do it?
Ear facing up with earlobe pulled down and back
28
``` What is a symptom of heatstroke A. Hot skin B. Bradycardia C. Excessive sweating D. Slow breathing ```
A
29
What causes emphysema?
Contact with coal, wood dust, smoking
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Atelectasis
Collapsed lung
31
Carcinoma of larynx
Linked to alcohol and tobacco consumption
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Pediculosis
Lice
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Insulin injection angle
45-90
34
Kyphosis
Humpback, curvature of the thoracic spine common result of aging
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Advance beneficiary notice
Given to pt prior to receiving treatment,procedure,etc.that notifies you Medicare may deny payment