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81 Cards in this Set
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When preparing to move a patient from a wheelchair to the examination table, you should not: |
Fold the foot rests forward |
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The pap test and pelvic exam should began no later than |
21 |
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The prone position is used to exam: |
Spine and structures of the back |
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The provider uses six emamination methods while performing a physical examination. Which of the following is not one of those methods |
Menstruation |
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Which part of the physical examination would address acuity |
HEENT |
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Annual fecal occult blood tests typically begin around the age of: |
50 |
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When using a gait belt to assist a patient in standing from a sitting position, you should not grasp of from: |
Back |
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Patients should be instructed to empty their bladder: |
After the initial screening and vitals are taken |
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A provider will not use __ while examining a patients next |
Percussion |
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Males should perform the testicular self-examine |
Monthly |
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A patient in this position is supine with the feet elevated slightly |
Trendelenburg |
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When examining a patients abdomen, auscultation should be done: |
Before palpation and percussion |
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The term recumbent means: |
Lying down |
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List at least 8 types of supplies that are commonly used for patient examination: |
1. Stethoscope 2. Gloves 3. Drapes 4. Tongue depressor 5. Tuning fork 6. Penlight 7. Basin 8. Tape measurer |
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Position used most frequently in a critical care facility |
Trendelenburg |
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Position used in the examination and treatment of the rectal area and for enemas, rectal temperature, and instilling rectal medications |
Sims' position |
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Standing erect, arms at sides, palms pointed forward |
Anatomical |
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Position in which the knees are bent, allowing for the relaxation of the abdominal muscles |
Dorsal recumbent position |
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Position used for vaginal or rectal examination, which can also be used for examination of the male genital area and for catheterization of a female patient |
Lithotomy position |
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Position that requires a special table, also known as the jackknife position |
Kraske position |
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Sitting at the end of the examination table, with the legs hanging down |
Sitting position |
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Position which a patient rests against the back of the table,which is lowered to a 45 degree angle |
Semi-fowlers position |
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Patient is turned over so the dorsal service may be examined |
Prone position |
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Position used for examination and treatment of the anterior portion of the body, including the breasts and abdominal organs |
Supine position |
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Position in which the patients upper body is at a 90 degree angle to the table |
Fowlers position |
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Means of producing sounds by tapping various parts of the body |
Percussion |
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Evaluation by the use of sight |
Inspection |
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Passive movement of a joint to determine the range of extension and flexion |
Manipulation |
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Listening to sounds made by the patients body |
Auscultation |
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Measurement |
Mensuration |
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Which term describes the path that the x-ray beam follows through the patients body from the entrance to the exit |
Radiographic projection |
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Which technique is used to help locate problems within blood vessels throughout the body |
Magnetic resonance imaging |
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Term also know as a cardio puncture |
Cardiocentesis |
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This practice involves the use of substances created from plant or mineral products diluted a thousandfold in water or alcohol |
Homeopathy |
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A determination of the number of erythrocytes in the blood |
Red blood cell count |
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This type of medicine is a general term for practices and systems of health care that are used to supplement conventional, or western treatments |
Complementary |
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The result of medical treatment that yields the exact opposite of normally expected results |
Paradoxical reaction |
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Test is used to diagnose conditions associated with abnormalities of clotting time and to monitor anticoagulant therapy |
Prothrombin time |
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Which position is used for examination and treatment of the anterior surface of the body |
Horizontal recumbent |
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Which technique is known as a scintigram |
Nuclear scan |
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A substance that contains no active ingredients but is given for its suggestive effects |
Placebo |
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Medication that is administered to prevent or reduce fever |
Antipyretic |
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Describes the percentage, by volume, of a blood sample occupied by red cells |
Hematocrit |
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The prescence of pus in the urine |
Pyuria |
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The presence of calcium in the urine |
Calciuria |
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The visualization of body parts in motion by projecting x-ray images on a luminous fluorescent screen |
Fluoroscopy |
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An imaging technique that records the echoes of pulses of sound waves above the range of human hearing |
Ultrasonography |
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Describes the drawing of fluid from the pericardial sac |
Pericardiocentesis |
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___ radiology is the use of radiographic imaging to guide a procedure such as a biopsy |
Interventional |
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Ultrasonic procedure to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart |
Echocardiography |
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The drug that relieves pain without affecting consciousness |
Anti-inflammatory |
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An analgesic that reduces pain and fever but does not relieve inflammation |
Acetaminophen |
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An abnormal sound heard during auscultation of an artery |
Bruit |
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A small, flexible tube with a light and lens on the end that is used for examination |
Endoscope |
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Ophthalmosope |
Instrument used to examine the interior of the eye |
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Otoscope |
Instrument used to examine the external ear canal and tympanic membrane |
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Speculum |
Instrument used to enlarge the opening of a body canal |
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Sphygmomanometer |
Instrument used when measuring blood pressure |
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Stethoscope |
Instrument used to listen to sounds within the body |
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Lithotomy position |
Patient lying on back with the feet and legs supported in stirrups |
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Prone position |
Patient lying face down on the belly |
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Radiolucent |
Substance that allows x-rays to pass through |
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Recumbent |
Any position in which the patients is laying down |
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Radi/o |
Radiation |
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-scope |
Visual examination instrument |
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-scopy |
Direct visual examination |
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Son/o |
Sound |
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-uria |
Urine |
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When scheduling patients for vital capacity tests it is important to advise them to: |
Refrain from routine treatment |
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The CSV-1000 is a screening method for: |
Contrast sensitivity |
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Patients over age 40 should be instructed to routinely test their stool for blood every ___ for detection of cancer of the colon |
2 years |
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How long will a normal pregnancy range |
37-41 |
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The American cancer society recommends offering women older than __ the option of pap screening every 5 years, plus the HPV test |
30 |
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How long after the menstrual period should a pap test be scheduled |
At least 5 days after |
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Female patients should be instructed to perform breast self examination |
Each month, following their menstrual period |
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Which of these tests is typically performed only as needed on high-risk patients |
Pulmonary function test |
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The rarest form of color blindness which means the patient cannot see the color blue |
Tritanopia |
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The installation of fluid into the rectum and colon |
Enema |
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Examination of the fundus of the eye |
Funduscopy |
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A medication that promotes emptying of the bowels |
Evacuant |
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Refers to the sharpness or clearness of vision or hearing |
Acuity |