Vocab Quiz Chapter 2 & 34 Flashcards
how do you convert kg to lbs and lbs to kg
kg to lbs: 2.2(kg) = lbs
lbs to kg: lbs/.45 = kg
What are vital signs and their respective normal ranges.
What is the pain index?
Temperature: 98.6 deg F Pulse: 60-100 Respiration: 12 -20 Blood Pressure: 120/80 Pain: 0-10
What are the pulse sites?
Radial: below and close to thumb
Brachial: inner arm below anticubital space
Carotid: below jaw aligned with outside of ear
Temporal: inner top ear level
Femoral: inner thigh close to groin
Popliteal: behind knee
Posterior Tibial: sides of achilles tendon
Dorsalis Pedis: top of foot
Apical: between 5th intercostal space
Locations of where to take temperatures
Oral Rectal Aural Auxillary Temporal Artery
What is asucultation
listening to the body, such as heart sounds
metabolism
the chemical activities that are essential to maintain life;the sum of all biochemical and physiological processes that take place in the body
what factors affect body temperature
time of day: body temp is lower in morning and higher at night 5-8pm.
age: infants and children have a higher body temperature.
gender: women have a higher body temp.
physical exercise: people that exercise have a higher body temp
emotions: crying and angry, temps rise up
pregnancy: increase in metabolism causes temps to rise.
environmental changes: hot/cold weather
infection: elevated temperature = signs of infection
drugs: increase muscular activity and metabolism thus increasing temp, antipyretic drugs lower temp
food: eating and digesting increase temp and fasting lowers.
where can a medical assistant work?
Hospitals outpatient surgical centers urgent care centers patient-centered medical homes nursing homes
What are the types of hospitals
general hospitals
teaching hospital
research hospital
specialty hospital
steps to take rectal temp
- perform hand hygiene
- don gloves
- greet and identify patient
- explain procedure, if child explain to parent and child.
- instruct patient to remove appropriate clothing, provide gown and excuse yourself from room
- assist patient onto exam table and assist into Sim’s position (lie on left side with top leg bent)
- be mindful of privacy and drape to provide max coverage
- remove electronic thermometer from base and choose correct probe
- attach a disposable probe cover on the thermometer probe
- place a small amount of lubricant on a issue. dip the tip of the probe in the lubricant.
- with one hand, raise the upper buttock to expose the anus of the probe in the lubricant.
- with the other hand, gently insert the lubricated thermometer probe 1/2 inch into the anal canal. do not force, if any resistance is felt, discontinue the procedure.
13, hold the thermometer still and in place until the result is signaled - gently withdraw the thermometer and dispose cover by ejecting into biohazard container
- make note of temp
- wipe anus from front to back removing excess lube.
- assist patient from table, instruct patient to re-dress or don gown. excuse yourself if no assistance is required
- remove gloves
- perform hand hygiene
20 record temperature using R - return probe to storage and thermometer an sanitize
temperatures for thermometer sites
Oral 98.6 Rectal 99.6 Auxillary 97.6 Aural 98.6 Tympanic Membrane 98.6
what is orthostatic hypotension
drop in blood pressure that occurs when a patient changes positions from lying down or sitting to standing.
dermatologist
treats injuries, growths, and infections relating to skin, hair, and nails, medically or surgically. may remove growths such as moles, benign cysts, birthmarks, and skin cancers.
endocrinologist
ensure that endocrine system (glands and hormones secreted) properly communicates throughout body systems. when system fails they may be called to diagnose, treat, and coordinate the complex therapies to help patient. patients most frequently treated are those with diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders
cardiologist
this physician has received additional training in diseases and disorders of the heart an blood vessels
