Skills
Which skill uses sterile gloves and why?
surgical scrub and is used to prevent contamination
Which medical specialist focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions?
Cardiologist
A patient comes in with tachycardia. What is a possible value in their chart?
Any values that are 100+ bpm
A pt comes in with redness of the skin, what is it?
Erythema
Max has a deductible of $900. He saw a pulmonologist and his bill came out to $245. How much does Max have left in his deductible?
Max has $655 left in his deductible
What is an autoclave?
A machine that uses steam under pressure to sterilize instruments
What type of physician specializes in conditions of the skin, hair, and nails?
Dermatologist
A patient received a PPD test. After 48-72 hours the wheal is gone but there is a small bruise. What does this mean?
The patient does not have tuberculosis
What is considered Hyperglycemia?
Anything 140 mg/dL or more
What is a premium?
An amount paid each month to keep insurance plan active
where are intradermal injections given?
the epidermis of the skin
Which specialist would a patient see for diseases of the endocrine system, such as diabetes or thyroid disorders?
Endocrinologist
A patient gets their A1C checked and the result is 5.2% What does this mean?
The patient is neither prediabetic or diabetic
What is Afebrile
Without fever
A pt called and asked for a copy of their EOB what would they be getting?
They would receive a copy of their explanation of benefits which is a statement of how a claim was processed and what was paid and to who. NOT a bill
a patient wound has thick,yellow drainage,what type of exudate is it?
purulent
What type of medical specialist diagnoses and treats disorders of the kidneys?
Nephrologist
What classifies as a fever?
Any temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit
What is a baseline?
A measurement used for comparison with later measurements.
A pt is getting a benign tumor removed, would their insurance require prior authorization?
Yes, since it is non emergent
a patient comes in complaining of frequent urination and feeling dizzy and weak.What skill would you perform?
glucose
Which medical specialist focuses on the diagnosis, staging, and treatment of cancer and tumors?
Oncologist
What are two things that invalidate an HCG test?
One line on the test but not on the control and no line on the test or the control
A pt comes in with a blood pressure of 168/100, what is this called?
Hypertension
Does a HMO plan make the cost higher or lower for premiums and out of pocket cost?
HMO plans make cost lower