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Anatomy |
Study of physical structure of the body and its organs. |
Describes the framework and physical characteristics. |
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Physiology |
The science of human function of cells, tissues, and organs of the body. |
Explains how everything works together to support life. |
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Gross Anatomy |
The study of those features that can be observed with the naked eye by inspection and dissection. |
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Microscopic Anatomy |
Features that can be observed only with the use of a microscope. |
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Midsagittal (midline) |
Imaginary line that goes down the front of the body. |
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Medial |
Anything located toward the midline |
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Lateral |
Anything away from the midline. |
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Proximal |
Nearness to the point of attachment. |
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Distal |
Away from the point of attachment. |
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Frontal (coronal) Plane |
Line that goes vertically through the side of the body from the top of the head to the feet. |
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Anterior (ventral) |
Front |
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Posterior (dorsal) |
Back |
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Transverse (horizontal) Plane |
Imaginary line across the body. |
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Superior or Cephalic (toward the head) |
Above the line |
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Inferior or Caudal (toward the feet) |
Below the line. |
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Diaphragm |
Divides the anterior cavity into an upper thoracic cavity and a lower abdominopelvic cavity. |
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Thoracic Cavity (chest) |
Has a wall of ribs that protects its vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and the great blood vessels. |
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Abdominopelvic Cavity |
Has two parts, an upper abdominal portion and a lower pelvic portion. |
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How an organ system is formed |
Cell=Tissue=Organs=organ system! |
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Vital Signs |
-Blood Pressure -Temp -pulse -respiration -pain |
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Febrile |
Normal temp |
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Afebrile |
W/o temp above normal. |
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Rectal Thermometer |
Color: red Infants 1/2 in Adults 1 in |
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Oral thermometer |
Color: blue |
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Retroperitoneal Cavity |
Contains the kidneys |
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Cranial Cavity |
Provides protection to the brain. |
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Spinal Cavity |
Contains spinal cord |
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Orbital Cavity |
Contains the eyes |
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Nasal Cavity |
Contains structure of the nose |
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Buccal Cavity |
Contains the mouth |
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Four Regions of the Abdomen |
1. Right Upper Quad (RUQ) 2. Left Upper Quad (LUQ) 3. Right Lower Quad (RLQ) 4.Left Lower Quad (LLQ) |
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Nine Region Method for more exact division |
1. Epigastric 2. Umbilical 3. Hypogastric or pubic region 4. Hypochondriac Region 5. Lumbar Region 6. Iliac Inguinal Region |
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Epigastric |
Upper center above stomach. |
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Umbilical |
Center by umbilicus (belly button) |
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Hypogasrtric or pubic region |
Lower center region |
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Hypochondriac Region |
Right and left are on either side below the ribs |
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Lumbar Region |
Right and left are on either sides by large bones of spinal cord. |
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Iliac Inguinal Region |
Right and left on either side of the groin |
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Parts of a Needle |
-point -lumen -shaft -hilt -hub |
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Parts of a Syringe |
-luer-lok tip -barrel -rubber stopper -plunger -flange |
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Intradermal Injection (ID) |
Shallow injection UNDER the the dermis of the skin at a 10 to 15 degree angle |
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Subcutaneous Injection |
Insertion of liquid injection BELOW the cutaneous skin at a 45 degree angle |
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Intramuscular Injection (IM) |
Injection of medication into muscular tissue at a 90 degree angle |
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Blood Collection Tube |
tubes are sealed with color-coded stoppers that assist in indicating what type of tests can be performed. |
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1) Clear Tube |
For: Fill before filling blue top tube Additive: none Special directions: must draw first |
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2) Light blue tube |
For: Coagulation studies Additive: sodium citrate Special directions: invert 3-4 times. |
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3) Red Tube |
For: Chemistry Additive: No anticoagulant (glass), silicon coating (plastic) Special Directions: do not invert (glass) invert five times (plastic) |
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4) Red/gray tube |
For: chemistry Additive: clot activator, get separator special directions: invert 5 times. |
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5) Gold (SST) Tube |
For: chemistry additive: gel separator, clot activator special directions: invert 5 times |
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6) Green Tube |
For: chemistry additive: heparin special directions: invert 8 times |
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7) Lavender |
For: Hematology/ hemoglobin A1c Additive: EDTA special directions: invert 8 times |
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8) Gray Tube |
For: Blood Alcohol/ Glucose Additive: potassium oxalate, sodium fluoride special directions: do not cleanse site with alcohol, invert 8-10 times. |
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What is the basic unit of measurement for weight in the apothecary system? |
grain |
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How many milliliters are in a teaspoon? |
5 milliliters, 5cc |
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How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon? |
3 |
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How many pounds are in a kilogram? |
2.2lbs |
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How many tablespoons in cup? |
16 |
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True or false: Before administering any medication you should first check for allergies? |
True |
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NPO/PO |
Nothing by mouth/By mouth |
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NSAID |
Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory |
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PRN |
as needed |
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Sig |
write on label |
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HS |
Hour of sleep/ bedtime |
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tid/bid |
3 times a day/2 times a day |
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Precef |
antibiotic |
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xylocaine/lidocaine and novocaine are what type of medication? |
Anesthetic |
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Aspirin (ASA) and Tylenol (acetaminophen) |
both are analgesic or antipyretic |
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persons co-insurance based on? |
% of charge |
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what does DEA regulate? |
controlled substances act |
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What does PHI stand for? |
Protected health info |
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True or False: Under HIPPA patients have the right to obtain their original medical records? |
False: they may obtain a copy |
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SOAP is an acronym for? |
Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan |
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What is the meaning of SOMR? |
Source,Oriented, Medical, Record |
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Good samaritan law? |
protects healthcare workers who give aid during an emergency |
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Purpose of HIPPA? |
Boundaries that allow patients more control over who and how their records are used. |
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If a patient needs 0.125mg of a medication but you only have 0.250mg tablets, what should you do? |
Break it in half |
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Social history would include? |
diet, smoking history, alcohol. and drugs |
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what is the range for personal space? |
1 1/2- 4 ft |
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what type of legal action is taken when an injured person seeks monetary damages? |
civil |
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muscles that act on the knee joint exhibit which two actions? |
flexion and extension |
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what tissue makes up the skin? |
epithelial |
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True or false: the bladder is a component of the reproductive system |
FALSE |
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What is the primary function of the nervous system? |
to pick up changes in the internal and external environment and respond accordingly |
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What is a structure that is made up of two or more tissues with a similar function? |
An organ |
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what is a neuron? |
the smallest structural unit of the nervous system |
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what is the functional unit of the kidney? |
nephron |
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Which vessels supply the heart muscle with oxygenated blood? |
coronary arteries |
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deoxygenated blood enters the heart via |
superior and vena cava |
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what is a holter monitor |
a monitor a patient wears for 24 hours |
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insulin syringes are calibrated in |
units |
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