NHA3 Flashcards
Cryosurgery
An extremely cold probe to freeze and kill abnormal cells
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
Nonadherant dressing
Normal heart rate of 6 year old
70 to 130/ minute
Normal respiratory rate for 6 year old
18 to 30/minute
Normal blood pressure for 6 year old
Systolic : 78-112
Diastolic: 50-79
Normal temp. For 6 year old
97.9-99.6
Convert 5’7 to centimeters
170
Convert 5’7 to 67inches then multiply by 2.54
Expanded problem focused history
Includes systems related to chief complaint but does not include family or social history
Problem focused history
Concentrates only on chief complaint
Comprehensive history
Review of chief complaint, all systems related and unrelated to chief complaint, family history, social history and a detailed medical history
Detailed history
Review of chief complaint, systems related, and a pertinent family, social, and medical history
If epinephrine is included with an anesthetic its purpose is:
To reduce bleeding at the site
What is an ancillary diagnostic service
Services that confirm a patient’s diagnosis, example: pathology and radiology
Customary fee
Range of fees charged by providers who have similar training and experience and practice in the same geographical area
G.e.r.d.
Acid reflux
Ventricular depolarization appears/happens where on the EKG
QRS complex
What medical record is a patient entitled to
Lists of meds with diagnosis
Epstein-Barrvirus can cause what other conditions?
Mononucleosis
What is normal BMI
18.5-24.9
What BMI is considered obese?
BMI of 30 or greater
What is a clean up kit?
Used to safely dispose of unidentified and possiblybiohazard materials in a clinical setting
What quadrant of the abdomen houses the gallbladder
Right upper quadrant of the abdomen
How many ml per tablespoon
15ml
Goniometer
Measures joint movement in a single-plan