Medical Terminology
What does -plegia mean?
paralysis
What does CBC stand for?
complete blood count
What is the best position to help a patient who is having difficulty breathing?
Fowler's
What are small pads or patches that are attached to the skin and connected to the leads to perform an EKG on a patient?
Electrodes
Which test is collected from the throat of the patient?
Strep test
What does rhinoplasty mean?
surgical repair of the nose
What does HTN stand for?
Hypertension
What is the best way to help stop bleeding after performing a fingerstick on a patient?
apply pressure
What is an electrical connection attach the body to perform an EKG?
leads or lead wires
Which position is lying flat on the abdomen with arms above the head?
lithotomy
What does dyspnea mean?
Difficult breathing
What does PO mean?
by mouth
The MA should ________ and _________ the patient's skin to ensure the electrodes stay on the patient.
clean and dry
Where does electrical conduction begin in a healthy human heart?
SA node
What should you give a patient if they show signs of hypoglycemia?
orange juice
What does phlebitis mean?
inflammation of the vein
What does mm Hg mean?
millimeters of mercury
What is the best way to break the chain of infection?
Hand washing
How fast does the AV node fire?
40-60 bpm
What route would be used for an insulin injection?
subcutaneous
Otorhinolaryngologist
specialist of the ear, nose, and throat
What does bx stand for?
biopsy
What is the failure to do something that a reasonably prudent individual would do under similar circumstance?
Negligence
Which of the following describes the correct electrode placement for lead V5?
anterior axillary like, 5th intercostal space
Who and what does HIPPA protect?
Patient's privacy