Mda 111 Final Review

Front 1

what is a pulse oximetry reading?

Back 1

noninvasive procedure used to measure the oxygen saturation in blood

Front 2

what factors affect body temperature?

Back 2

age, illness and time of day

Front 3

describe how an oral temperature should be taken

Back 3

under the tongue to the side of the mouth

Front 4

what is the best way to prevent cross contamination of a clinical thermometer when using on different patients?

Back 4

use a sheath to cover the thermometer

Front 5

what will often occur to a well conditioned athletes pulse rate?

Back 5

it will usually become slower

Front 6

know the average adult vital signs

Back 6

T- 98.6 F

P- 60-90 bpm

R- 12-20 rpm

B/P- 120/80 over 140/90 is hypertensive

Front 7

what 3 characteristics are assessed with pulse readings?

Back 7

rate, rhythm, and volume

Front 8

what effect does a B/P cuff have if it is too small or too large?

Back 8

cuff to small will give artificially high reading

cuff to large will give artificially low reading

Front 9

what artery is being used when reading a blood pressure?

Back 9

brachial

Front 10

is it appropriate treatment to instruct patients with a fever to take a tepid bath to help bring the fever down?

Back 10

no

Front 11

the best instruction to give a patient with a fever would be to keep bedding and clothing

Back 11

Dry

Front 12

tachypnea

Back 12

fast breathing

Front 13

bradycardia

Back 13

slow heartrate

Front 14

bradypnea

Back 14

slow breathing

Front 15

apnea

Back 15

absence of breathing

Front 16

hypertension

Back 16

high blood pressure

Front 17

hypotension

Back 17

low blood pressure

Front 18

dyspnea

Back 18

painful bleeding

Front 19

stridor

Back 19

crowing sound heard in inspiration

Front 20

rhonchi

Back 20

low pitched snoring sound

Front 21

rales

Back 21

abnormal bobbling sound

Front 22

wheezing

Back 22

high pitched musical sound when breathing

Front 23

febrile

Back 23

with fever

Front 24

afebrile

Back 24

without fever

Front 25

pyrexia

Back 25

febrile

Front 26

hyperpyrexia

Back 26

extremely high fever

Front 27

otoscope

Back 27

used to examine patients tympanic membrane

Front 28

percussion hammer

Back 28

test neurological reflexes

Front 29

supine

Back 29

patient on their back

Front 30

lithotomy

Back 30

pelvic exams/pap smears

Front 31

dorsal recumbent

Back 31

substitute for lithotomy for elderly patients and those with abdominal problems

Front 32

fowlers

Back 32

patients with breathing difficulties

Front 33

sims

Back 33

used for rectal exams or examinations of the back

Front 34

manipulation

Back 34

move a body part

Front 35

auscultation

Back 35

listening to body sounds, usually with stethoscope

Front 36

percussion

Back 36

tapping/ striking the body with the hand or an instrument to produce sound

Front 37

palpation

Back 37

touch or feel for a body part

Front 38

why do we drape our patients for the physical exam?

Back 38

provide patient with privacy

Front 39

when assisting the physician with the physical exam where should the instruments be placed?

Back 39

in an easily accessible place in order they are needed

Front 40

when lifting or moving a patient, never use what muscle?

Back 40

the back

Front 41

what is tonometry used to diagnose?

Back 41

glaucoma

Front 42

when is the CC (chief complaint) usually presented in the medical history?

Back 42

at the beginning

Front 43

when taking a medical history what is the MA's first responsibility?

Back 43

to put the patient at ease

Front 44

describe the ROS portion of the medical history? who completes this portion?

Back 44

an overall assessment of the patients major body functions; the physician

Front 45

when is it appropriate to ask sensitive topic questions during the medical history?

Back 45

wait until a good rapport has been established

Front 46

how should you handle a patient who refuses to answer a question during the history?

Back 46

attempt to return to the question later

Front 47

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?

Back 47

face the patient and make sure they are comfortable

Front 48

being aware of the patients verbal and nonverbal behavior and adjusting your interview technique helps create better ___________ between you

Back 48

communication

Front 49

what does the past history portion of the medical history include?

Back 49

allergies, immunizations, childhood diseases, surgeries and hospitalizations

Front 50

what should you do if a patient brings a "list" of problems to discuss other than the issue they made the appointment for?

Back 50

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

Front 51

location, quality and timing are all part of what portion of the medical history?

Back 51

chief complaint

Front 52

what is the difference between subjective symptoms and objective signs?

Back 52

subjective symptoms cannot be seen or proven

objective signs are those that can be seen

Front 53

what should be on every page of a patients chart regardless of it being paper or electronic records?

Back 53

the patients name

Front 54

what is cerumen and where does it collect?

Back 54

ear wax; middle of the ear

Front 55

what are activities of daily living?

Back 55

normal self-care such as brushing teeth, getting dressed and eating

Front 56

what is menieres disease and what are its symptoms?

Back 56

vertigo, sensorial hearing loss and tinnitus

Front 57

how is conjunctivitis spread?

Back 57

touching something contaminated and then touching your eye

Front 58

what is Hordeolum and what kind of specialist would treat it?

Back 58

opthalmologist