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58 Cards in this Set
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what is a pulse oximetry reading?
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noninvasive procedure used to measure the oxygen saturation in blood
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what factors affect body temperature?
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age, illness and time of day
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describe how an oral temperature should be taken
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under the tongue to the side of the mouth
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what is the best way to prevent cross contamination of a clinical thermometer when using on different patients?
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use a sheath to cover the thermometer
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what will often occur to a well conditioned athletes pulse rate?
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it will usually become slower
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know the average adult vital signs
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T- 98.6 F P- 60-90 bpm R- 12-20 rpm B/P- 120/80 over 140/90 is hypertensive |
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what 3 characteristics are assessed with pulse readings?
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rate, rhythm, and volume
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what effect does a B/P cuff have if it is too small or too large?
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cuff to small will give artificially high reading cuff to large will give artificially low reading |
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what artery is being used when reading a blood pressure?
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brachial
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is it appropriate treatment to instruct patients with a fever to take a tepid bath to help bring the fever down?
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no
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the best instruction to give a patient with a fever would be to keep bedding and clothing
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Dry
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tachypnea
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fast breathing
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bradycardia
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slow heartrate
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bradypnea
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slow breathing |
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apnea
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absence of breathing
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hypertension
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high blood pressure
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hypotension
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low blood pressure
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dyspnea
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painful bleeding
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stridor
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crowing sound heard in inspiration
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rhonchi
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low pitched snoring sound
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rales
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abnormal bobbling sound
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wheezing
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high pitched musical sound when breathing
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febrile
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with fever
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afebrile
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without fever
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pyrexia
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febrile
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hyperpyrexia
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extremely high fever
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otoscope
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used to examine patients tympanic membrane
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percussion hammer
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test neurological reflexes
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supine
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patient on their back
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lithotomy
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pelvic exams/pap smears
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dorsal recumbent
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substitute for lithotomy for elderly patients and those with abdominal problems
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fowlers
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patients with breathing difficulties
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sims
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used for rectal exams or examinations of the back
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manipulation
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move a body part
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auscultation
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listening to body sounds, usually with stethoscope
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percussion
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tapping/ striking the body with the hand or an instrument to produce sound
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palpation
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touch or feel for a body part
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why do we drape our patients for the physical exam?
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provide patient with privacy
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when assisting the physician with the physical exam where should the instruments be placed?
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in an easily accessible place in order they are needed
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when lifting or moving a patient, never use what muscle?
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the back
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what is tonometry used to diagnose?
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glaucoma
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when is the CC (chief complaint) usually presented in the medical history?
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at the beginning
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when taking a medical history what is the MA's first responsibility?
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to put the patient at ease
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describe the ROS portion of the medical history? who completes this portion?
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an overall assessment of the patients major body functions; the physician
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when is it appropriate to ask sensitive topic questions during the medical history?
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wait until a good rapport has been established
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how should you handle a patient who refuses to answer a question during the history?
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attempt to return to the question later
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after introducing yourself to your patient and taking them to a private room to be seated what would be the next step in making sure they feel at ease?
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face the patient and make sure they are comfortable
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being aware of the patients verbal and nonverbal behavior and adjusting your interview technique helps create better ___________ between you
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communication
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what does the past history portion of the medical history include?
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allergies, immunizations, childhood diseases, surgeries and hospitalizations
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what should you do if a patient brings a "list" of problems to discuss other than the issue they made the appointment for?
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explain that there may not be enough time to set aside to discuss all issues so it would be better to focus on the greater issue and that another appointment can be made for other issues
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location, quality and timing are all part of what portion of the medical history?
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chief complaint
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what is the difference between subjective symptoms and objective signs?
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subjective symptoms cannot be seen or proven objective signs are those that can be seen |
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what should be on every page of a patients chart regardless of it being paper or electronic records?
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the patients name
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what is cerumen and where does it collect?
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ear wax; middle of the ear
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what are activities of daily living?
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normal self-care such as brushing teeth, getting dressed and eating
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what is menieres disease and what are its symptoms?
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vertigo, sensorial hearing loss and tinnitus
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how is conjunctivitis spread?
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touching something contaminated and then touching your eye
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what is Hordeolum and what kind of specialist would treat it?
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opthalmologist
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