Patient Communication
A pt’s name, address, DOB, SS# & insurance information is called what type of information?
What is demographic information.
A pt sits on an exam table with their head elevated 90 degrees. This position is known as
What is Fowlers position
"Rx"
What is medication
Instruments that come in contact with surgical incisions should be...
What is sterilized
This is the longest bone in your body
What is Femur
What is required in Texas before taking blood pressure?
What is consent
The patient is receiving an abdominal exam. During this exam the pt is laying flat on their back with their legs supported by the table extensions . What position is the pt laying in ?
What is supine position
“Po”
What is by mouth
To help control and prevent infections in the medical office follow the guidelines set by.....
What is OSHA and CDC
Inflammation of the lining of the heart
What is Endocarditis
A patient is deemed medically incapacitated and arrives with their provider. What is needed before speaking to them?
What is a power of attorney
What position would a pt that suffers from a breathing disorder be found in ?
What is semi fowlers
"inter"
What is between or among
Used only for sharp objects
What is sharps waste container
The 4 chambers of the heart are split into 2 categories, what are they?
What are the atrium and ventricles
Name and DOB is needed to establish you have the correct patient, what are these called?
What are 2 patient identifiers
A patient is laying on their left side with their left arm and shoulder drawn behind their body. This ensures the patients weight is predominantly on their chest . What position is the patient in ?
What is sims position
This means “inflammation of”
What is "Itis”
Use this to wipe the examination table after patient use
What is disinfectant
What is considered to be part of your CNS
What is brain and spine ( spinal nerves)
Building a genuine connection with the patient to establish comfort and trust
What is patient rapport
Pt is laying flat on their back with legs higher than their head. What position is the patient in ?
What is trendelenburg
The patients concerns or reason for visit
Classified as a biohazardous material
What is blood
The biggest vein in your upper body
What is internal Jugular vein