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how many liters of blood are circulating in an average adult

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4.73

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define leukocyte WBC

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cells of immune system that are involved in protecting the body

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3
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intradermal injection

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15 degrees into the skin

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intramuscular injection

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90 degrees into the skin

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ave EKG rate of speed

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25 mm / sec

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influenza, measles, tuberculosis is transmitted through which method

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airborne

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occult blood

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can only be seen through chemicals in fecal blood test
can NOT be seen by naked eye

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define tort

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civil wrong committed against person or property

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define influenza

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common viral infection that can be deadly with symptoms of body aches, sore throat, coughing, fever, runny nose, and feeling tired

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diabetes mellitis complication

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retinopathy = disease of retina that results in loss or impaired vision

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define graves disease

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autoimmune disease affecting thyroid gland - results in overactive thyroid, smoking can increase the risk of disease and may worsen eye problems

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define crohns disease

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inflammatory bowel disease, has underlying genetic cause, leads to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss and malnutrition

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13
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ear medication or drops should be …

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near body temp, by holding container in the palm of your hand for a few minutes

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14
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define intermittent fever vs continuous fever

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intermittent - feverish periods lasting a few hours alternating w/ periods in which the temperature is normal

continuous aka remittent- fever that fluctuates less than 3 degrees, does NOT return to normal

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SOAP notes

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format for communicating important pt info in chart in an organized manner,
SOAP = subjective, objective, assessment, plan

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define EHR

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health record of patient that can be accessed across multiple providers

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define cirrhosis

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liver disease, hepatitis + alc abuse freq causes of liver damage

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18
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where to place tape measure on infant when measuring head circumference

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1 -2 finger widths above the eyebrows

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process of performing a venipuncture

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clean skin in circular motion from inside to outside, place tourniquet 3 - 4 inches above venipuncture site,

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20
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distance visual examination procedure

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pt should be standing 20 ft away

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holter monitor

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should be worn for 24 hrs, a small, wearable electrocardiogram (ECG) device that keeps track of the heart rhythm during everyday activities

advise pt not to bathe or shower while wearing device

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22
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ICD-10

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internal classification of diseases - 7 characters long

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administering injection site relative to acromion process

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3 fingers away from acromion process

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24
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how often should medical facility update exposure to control plan

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yearly

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order of draw when performing venipuncture + purpose
yellow, light blue, plain red, plastic red, gold; red ; or gray prevents cross-contamination of additives between blood collection tubes
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collecting urine from infant
use special plastic bag with sticky strip, checked often
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if pt has hematoma on both antecubital areas, where to look for vein next
hands
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apical pulse
placing stethoscope over apex of heart
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if wound culture s taken, what must MA document in pt's file
any recent use of antibiotics
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flushing and irrigating eyes for xxx minutes when in contact with body fluids or chemicals
15 minutes
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if QRS complexes are too tall on EKG, adjust ---
adjust sensitivity; change gain control to half-standard
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chain of infection
infectious agent --> reservoir --> portal of exit--> mode of transmission --> portal of entry --> susceptible host
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define subjective info
info pt tells MA or provider
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define ringworm
common skin infection caused by fungus
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define sterilization
process of making smthn free from bacteria or living microorganisms
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define mastectomy
removal of all or part of breast
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define otoscope
device used to look into the ear
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purpose of pshygmomanometer
used to measure bp
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define sims position
lying on left side w/ left leg slightly flexed, right leg flexed at 90 degree angle best angle for rectal exams + administration of enemas
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HMO insurance
health maintenance organization - requires referral
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transdermal medicine patch
instruct pt to write date and time each time patch is applied
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ABG exam
arterial blood gas - diagnostic exam on how much o2 vs co2 is in blood + pH level, can NOT be performed by MA
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HIPAA purpose
reduce administrative burdens + cost of healthcare, standardizes electronic transmission of administrative + financial transaction and protects pt's personal medical info and confidentiality provide continuous health ins coverage for workers who lose or change their job
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define dysuria
painful/ difficult urination
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parathyroid hormone
associated with regulation of calcium in body, important for bone growth, secreted by parathyroid gland
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influenza symptoms
body aches, cough and fever
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pyelonephritis
kidney infection; symptoms include lower back pain or bilateral side pain
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fast before which kind of tests
cholesterol, lipid, triglyceride
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when are they considered a new pt/ how long is a current pt active for
3 yrs
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cirrhosis
causes include; alc, hepatitis B and C, fatty liver disease
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define CC
primary symptom pt states as reason for seeking medical care
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which products contain iodine as trace element
shellfish, eggs, milk
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define EOB
explanation of benefits; a document that arrives in the mail or to your secure online account that shows how you split your care costs with your health plan. It details how much money you may have to pay out of pocket for the services you receive
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CABG
coronary artery bypass graft - surgery to help improve blood flow to heart
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define tachycardia
heart rate faster than 100 bpm, fast heart rate faster
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axillary temp vs oral temp
axillary temp is 1 degree lower than oral
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define remittent fever
temp which remains above normal throughout the day and fluctuates more than 3 degrees
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define ischemia
restriction of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of body
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trendelenburg's postion
anatomical position effective in raising a pt's bp - typically strapped supine to a table where feet are higher than head, head is lower than heart
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capillary puncture
only use middle and ring finger
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FSH role in menopause
symptoms such as night sweats and hot flashes, can order FSH blood test to determine if pt is entering menopause
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define petechiae
a consequence when tourniquet is applied too tightly; small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin
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NSAID
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; classification of drug that reduces pain and inflammation
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define sanitization
cleaning process that reduces the number of microbes
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color of lab tubes and their function; lavender
purple tube for a CBC (complete blood count) test
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define urgent referral
24 hrs to receive approval, for a non-life threatening condition
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goniometer purpose
measures pt's range ofmotion
68
urinalysis diagnoses
can find UTI, kidney disease, diabetes
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antipyretics purpose
classification of medicine used to lower pt's body temperature
70
betadine
common antiseptic soln used to prep surgical site
71
anaphylactic shock
skin rash, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, fainting, feeling light headed, low bp, dizziness or flushing
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NRQ medication
naoreqing oral liquid med; treats post-craniotomic fever and is anti-febrile medication ( A craniotomy is the surgical removal of part of the bone from the skull to expose the brain, anti-febrile = works against fevers )
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EKG's PR interval
0.12 - .20 seconds aka 3-5 small boxes is considered normal
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define syncope
dizzy, sweaty, flushed - fainting - can happen during venipuncture
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ESR order
erythrocyte sedimentation rate - an order placed if provider is looking for inflammation in pt
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normal bp by AHA
110/70
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normal oral temperature
98.6 degrees F
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normal bp
60-100 bpm, athletic can put them below 60
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normal respiration rate
12-20 per min
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SA node
aka sinoatrial node, considered the human pacemaker, located right atrium of heart
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define thrush
medical condition in which a yeast-shaped fungus called Candida albicans (the older and less often used name for Candida is Monilia) overgrows in the mouth and throat caused by candida albicans
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define asepsis
complete absence of bacteria, viruses, other microorganisms
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define SLE
systemic lupus erythematosus; autoimmune disease where body's immune system attacks its own organs and tissue
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SPS
sodium polyanethol sulfonate - additive in yellow-top laboratory tube
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define wound dehiscence
surgical complication; wound ruptures along surgical incision, a risk when removing sutures
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bp readings
systolic / diastolic
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supine position
lying flat on back with arms down to side
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fowlers position
good for pts who have difficulty breathing, sit on 45 degree angle
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syphilis
caused by treponema pallidum
90
angle for subcutaneous injection
45 degree
91
angle for phlebotomy
30 or less
92
angle for venipuncture using winged infusion set
15-20
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heparin
anticoagulant/addictive in green-top tube
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sodium flouride
antiglycolytic agent in gray top tube that preserves glucose for up to 72 hours
95
(ccma nha supplemental study aid, #259, pg 9/14)

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