Medical Terminology
What does bradycardia mean?
Slow heart beat
What is the first step in patient assessment?
Obtain the patient's medical history
What does "aseptic technique" mean?
Procedures to prevent contamination by pathogens
What is the generic name for Tylenol?
Acetaminophen
What is HIPAA? and what does it stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, protecting patient privacy.
What is the term for inflammation of the liver?
Hepatitis
What should you do if a patient is in shock?
Lay the patient down and elevate their legs
What is a common site for venipuncture?
The antecubital fossa
What is an adverse reaction?
An unwanted or harmful reaction to a medication
What does malpractice mean?
Professional negligence by a healthcare provider.
What is the medical term for high blood pressure
Hypertension
How do you properly take a blood pressure reading?
Use a sphygmomanometer and listen for Korotkoff sounds
Describe the process of administering an intramuscular injection.
Locate the muscle, clean the site, insert the needle at a 90-degree angle, and inject the medication.
Describe the difference between a brand name and a generic drug
A brand name is the trade name given by the manufacturer; a generic drug is the standard name of the active ingredient.
Define "informed consent."
Permission granted with full knowledge of the risks and benefits.
What does tachycardia mean?
Fast heart rate
What is the purpose of informed consent?
To ensure that the patient understands the procedure and agrees to it
What is the importance of hand hygiene?
To prevent the spread of infection
What is a contraindication?
a specific situation, symptom, or medical condition that makes a particular treatment or procedure potentially harmful and therefore should be avoided.
What does it mean when a patient leaves AMA?
Patient leaves against medical advice
What is the term for cancerous cells?
Malignant
Describe how to manage a patient with diabetes in a clinical setting.
Monitor blood glucose levels, provide insulin as needed, and educate on diet and exercise.
What are the steps for preparing a sterile field?
Clean the area, use sterile drapes, and arrange sterile instruments.
Explain the process of drug metabolism
The chemical alteration of a drug by the body.
What is the role of OSHA and what does it stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a US government agency whose mission is to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for all workers by setting and enforcing standards, providing training, outreach, education, and assistance, and enforcing whistleblower laws.