Abbreviations
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat
What is normal BP for an adult?
60-100
What do you do when the patient's oxygen level falls below 88 and lower
Call the provider because they need oxygen
When the patient comes in complaining about stomach pain, what part of SOAP is that?
Subjective
Grandparents, parents, and siblings
What is the abbreviation for as needed
PRN
What is the term for an accelerated heart rate?
Tachycardia
When a patient is in a wheelchair, how are you supposed to help them?
Lock in the wheels and use a gait belt with two people assist
After a doctor has assessed a patient regarding their visit, what is the next step for an MA?
Make additions to the EHR
What part of the history do we look at when a patient has liver failure?
Social/Occupational history
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What is the most efficient way of tracking a patient's pulse and respiration?
Multiply 30 seconds by 2
What position do you put a patient in when getting their back examined?
Prone postion
A patient comes in screaming that they broke their arm. You can see the patient's arm is at a 90-degree angle, which it should not be in. Is this subjective or objective?
Objective
Why does the provider look through the patient's family history?
To see what illnesses run in the family.